Empowering Occupational Therapist: Rehab & Independence

Talented Medical Solutions; Waynesville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) in Missouri to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that promote independence and quality of life. You will provide evidence-based interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and document outcomes in the EMR in compliance with standards.

Collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and nurses is essential as you assess physical, cognitive, and functional needs, tailor plans to

Qualifications

• Education credentials in occupational therapy from an accredited program.
• OT license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification if required by the facility.
• Previous OT experience preferred.
• Experience in one or more settings may be preferred depending on the assignment.
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, or medically complex patients is preferred for applicable positions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, developmental, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, patient goals, and clinical findings.
• Implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, mobility, upper extremity function, coordination, cognition, sensory integration, and functional independence.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety techniques, and discharge recommendations.
• Recommend, fabricate, or train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splints, braces, and assistive devices as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional status, modify treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, case managers, educators, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow all facility policies, infection prevention guidelines, patient safety standards, HIPAA regulations, and professional practice standards.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), rehabilitation aides, students, or support personnel when applicable and in accordance with state regulations.

Skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical documentation in EMR

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) in Missouri to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans that promote independence and quality of life. You will provide evidence-based interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and document outcomes in the EMR in compliance with standards.

Collaboration with physicians, physical therapists, and nurses is essential as you assess physical, cognitive, and functional needs, tailor plans to