Licensed Occupational Therapist PRN

Topaz Fiscal Services; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead evaluation and treatment for facility patients. You will screen, assess, and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the rehab team.

The role requires an active state license, a degree in Occupational Therapy, and strong communication skills. You will supervise OT staff, educate treatment teams, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in Occupational Therapy, current state license, excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Shows knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services.
• Review medical information and screenings to determine patient need for services.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Provide direct treatment and educate staff; supervise OT staff as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings; relay findings to rehab team.
• Attend family meetings and adhere to documentation requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapy evaluation

Equipment utilization

Accreditation standards

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Occupational Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, have current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Occupational Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of occupational therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physical related information
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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