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Occupational Therapist (OT)
The Occupational Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.
This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services
Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move
Develop individualized treatment plan
Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements
Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences
Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students
Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct
Active State Licensure
Superior interpersonal communication skills
Strong writing skills
Skilled Nursing and or Long Term Care experience required
FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.