Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) partners with Resurgens’ physicians to provide comprehensive care to our patients. The OT creates and implements a plan for returning patients to optimal physical health by evaluating patient needs and performing specific occupational therapy procedures as they relate to the recovery of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

· Performs diagnostic exam to evaluate/assess patient needs of the UE;

· Creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;

· Evaluates patient treatment programs in coordination with the medical staff;

· Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions;

· Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;

· Fabricates custom-made splints, and communicates with physician to ensure the patient receives the correct splint;

· Supervises the services of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;

· Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure any interaction with any patient is within their scope of practice;

· Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;

· Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;

· Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with patients, family members, or other members of the rehab team;

· Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;

· Other duties as assigned;