The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records
Job Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Matching Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop treatment plans
Treat patients per physician plan
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Communicate with health team members
Record evaluations and progress notes
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients
Participate in in-services training
Assist nursing with Restorative Aides training
Key Requirements
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)