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.
They supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides, assist nursing with training, and participate in patient care and discharge planning.
The role requires maintaining licensure, conducting in-service training, and recommending 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
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Documentation per state practice act
Durable medical equipment facilitation
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Effective communication with families and staff
Participation in care and rehabilitation conferences