Occupational Therapist

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide screening, evaluation, and treatment for facility patients. You will review medical information, conduct screenings, and develop individualized treatment plans under physician orders.

The role involves implementing plans, supervising therapy staff, and participating in continuous education while ensuring confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization.
• Knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services.
• Perform patient evaluations under physician order and develop a treatment plan.
• Implement treatment plan through direct treatment and supervision of staff.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, facility, and related information.
• Maintain daily billing information per facility procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to relay findings and recommendations.
• Attend family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Conduct staff training/education as appropriate.
• Follow facility and Rehabilitation, Inc. policies and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehab aides/extenders as indicated.
• Supervise non-professional staff as appropriate.

Skills

OT degree

state license

communication skills

treatment and evaluation principles

accreditation knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Qualifications:

The Occupational Therapist must: have a 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