Occupational Therapist

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred by physicians, in accordance with Georgia practice act and AOTA guidelines.

The OT supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborates with PTs and SLPs, and participates in quality improvement while upholding hospital policies and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• GA State Board license required.
• Graduate of an AOTA or accredited OT program.
• Degrees include Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in OT.
• Broad clinical internship experience across settings as part of training.
• Strong knowledge of OT principles, evaluation, treatment planning, and ADL training.
• Experience with documentation and billing to meet state and payer requirements.
• Ability to coordinate therapy with COTAs, PTs, and SLPs.
• Commitment to customer service and interprofessional collaboration.
• Willingness to participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients referred by licensed physicians under Georgia law.
• Supervises and participates in care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s).
• Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of St. Mary’s Health Care System.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate therapy treatments with COTA’s, PTs, and SLPs.
• Maintain working knowledge of documentation and billing requirements to satisfy all regulatory and payer standards.

Skills

GA OT License

AOTA Accredited Program

Clinical Internship Experience

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Documentation & Billing

Evaluation & Treatment Planning

ADL Training

Sensorimotor Activities

UE Restoration

Education

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

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed physician in accordance with the Practice Act for the State of Georgia, and the Guidelines for Professional Conduct of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Actively supervises and participates in the care of patients treated by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s). Complies with hospital policies and supports the mission and values of the hospital.

The Occupational Therapist must be duly licensed by the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy. The Occupational Therapist must be a graduate of an AOTA or other accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapists may have Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degrees. Occupational Therapists should have as a minimum, broad experience in a variety of different clinical settings through their AOTA or other accredited clinical internship programs. Must have a working knowledge of the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy, including evaluation, treatment planning, treatment applications, and all manner of ADL training, sensorimotor activities, and restoration of UE functions. Should also be knowledgeable of required documentation and billing that satisfies the Georgia State practice act, JCAHO requirements, and meets the requirements of Medicare, Medicaid , and other insurers. Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate therapy treatments with other therapy providers, most notably Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s), Physical Therapists (PT’s), and Speech Therapists (SLP’s). Must be able to work collaboratively with all other members of the St. Mary's Health Care System, including nurses, physicians, and hospital personnel. Must be able to deal constructively with conflict; collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and take appropriate action. Must be able to relate to physician referral sources and demonstrate excellent customer service. Must be willing and able to participate in clinical quality measurement and performance improvement programs as requested, and be in compliance with all of St. Mary's Health Care System policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.