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.
Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
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 effective treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Communicate patient progress
Participate in patient care conferences
Instruct patient families and nursing staff
Recommend and order durable medical equipment
Nice-to-have
Relate positively with patients and staff
Maintain department equipment in good order
Key Requirements
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Proficient in computer skills (Casamba, Point Click Care)