About the position
Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing, and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed, to restore function and prevent disability following injury and disease. Additionally, provide postoperative rehabilitation, enables patients to reach their maximum functional capabilities with the competent use of both restorative and adaptive treatment techniques. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates, and supervises responsibilities assigned to support staff (Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Provides input for budget formulation, assists in evaluating department performance, and takes appropriate action to remain within budgetary guidelines. Participates in all infection control duties and procedures, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs. Ensures that patient data entries are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed.
- Administer treatments and physical agents to restore function and prevent disability.
- Provide postoperative rehabilitation to enable patients to reach their maximum functional capabilities.
- Coordinate, delegate, and supervise responsibilities assigned to support staff.
- Participate in operational aspects of the department and maintain performance improvement activities.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Provide input for budget formulation and assist in evaluating department performance.
- Participate in infection control duties and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and timely patient data entries.
Requirements
- Certified by the National Board for Certification.
- Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and occupational therapy programs.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Specializing in upper extremity care from shoulder to fingertips.
- Post-operative care of the hand and orthotic fabrication.
- Experience with heavy rotator cuff repair post-operative caseload.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus
- Relocation Eligible
