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 conduct ongoing training for facility staff to ensure quality patient care.
The role involves participation in discharge planning and recommending 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
patient evaluation within 24 hours
develop and implement treatment plans
supervise occupational therapy assistants
maintain medical documentation
communicate with healthcare team
conduct staff training and in-services
recommend durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
assist nursing with restorative aide training
participate in patient care conferences
positive and effective interpersonal skills
proficient in Casamba and Point Click Care
participate in utilization and rehabilitation reviews