Occupational Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients, develop individualized plans, and supervise therapy staff. You will collaborate with the rehabilitation team, document progress, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will lead patient education, adjust treatments based on progress, and provide comprehensive discharge summaries while reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

Qualifications

• Licensed occupational therapist in Colorado.
• Strong communication and counseling abilities.
• Ability to document patient progress and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and supervise therapists and aides as needed.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and teach exercises to improve mobility and function.
• Maintain patient records including goals, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate with the Rehabilitation Director and health team on patient care plans.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and standard assessments to monitor outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Patient education

Education

Active State Licensure (Colorado)

Job description

JOIN OUR EVER GROWING THERAPY TEAM!!!

Principal Responsibilities

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