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 ongoing in-service training for facility staff.
The therapist participates in 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
Patient evaluation within 24 hours
Develop and implement treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Maintain medical documentation
Communicate with healthcare team
Conduct in-service training for staff
Nice-to-have
Assist nursing with Restorative Aide training
Participate in care and rehabilitation conferences