Occupational Therapist

Innovative Senior Care Home Health of San Antonio LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Senior Care Home Health of San Antonio LLC in San Antonio, TX seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, document progress, and contribute to the care plan. You will develop plans of care, coordinate with physicians and the rehab team, and train patients and families in adaptive device use.

The role requires a BS in OT, successful NBCOT, and reliable transportation. Join a dedicated rehabilitation team focused on maximizing patient independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services.
• Assists patients in reaching maximum performance and provides plan of care.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying problems and goals and coordinating with the physician and team.
• Trains patient, family and staff in the use of adaptive devices and supervises COTA implementation.

Skills

Assessment & evaluation

Plan of care development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Contact information

• Name Mike Novak
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Occupational Therapist

Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services. Assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and provides plan of care.

What you will do in this role:

Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified goals and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate

Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient

Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the device, orthotic or prosthetic

Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs COTA in the implementation of the treatment plan

What qualifications you will need:

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist

Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance