Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral, and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician
Job Summary
Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral, and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students while assisting nursing staff with training and participating in interdisciplinary meetings.
Maintain detailed documentation according to Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and facilitate discharge planning including caregiver training and ordering durable medical equipment.
Matching Summary
Evaluate patients within twenty four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral, and develop effective treatment plans approved by the referring physician.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate patients within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Document patient evaluations and progress
Communicate with healthcare team
Recommend durable medical equipment
Assist nursing with Restorative Aides training
Nice-to-have
Participate in patient care conferences
Provide caregiver training
Use Casamba and Point Click Care software
Attend in-service training programs
Maintain positive relationships with patients and staff