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.
The role involves supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants and conducting in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
The therapist participates in patient care conferences, discharge planning, and recommends necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate patient independence.
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 and implement treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Conduct in-service training for staff
Communicate with healthcare team members
Recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate effectively with patients and families