Hand & Occupational Therapist — Outpatient Rehab Pro

NTO Physician Partners PLLC; Grapevine (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NTO Physician Partners PLLC in Grapevine, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist to coordinate outpatient clinical functions, perform initial exams, evaluate patients, and educate on adaptive equipment and therapies.

The OT will develop and document treatment plans, implement interventions to restore function and reduce disability, maintain PHI confidentiality, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe, effective care in a orthopedic setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• Current/valid state Occupational Therapist licensure.
• CHT certification a plus.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year of related experience, preferably in an orthopedic clinic setting.

Aufgaben

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment required.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability.
• Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Maintain confidentiality of Personal Health Information (PHI) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CHT certification

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

NTO Physician Partners PLLC in Grapevine, TX is seeking an Occupational Therapist to coordinate outpatient clinical functions, perform initial exams, evaluate patients, and educate on adaptive equipment and therapies.

The OT will develop and document treatment plans, implement interventions to restore function and reduce disability, maintain PHI confidentiality, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure safe, effective care in a orthopedic setting.