Occupational Therapist

T & N Reliable Nursing Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,096 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

T & N Reliable Nursing Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients. This role involves maintaining detailed clinical records and coordinating care with other healthcare personnel.

The candidate should be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with at least two years of clinical experience. Good communication and organization skills are essential, along with a current CPR Certification.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist required.
• Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR Certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment programs for patients.
• Maintain communication with healthcare personnel involved in the patient's care.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of accredited occupational therapy curriculum

Registered with National Registration Examination

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WASHINGTON, DC 20018

Position Type: Contractor

Salary Range: $85.00 - $100.00

Commission

Job Title/Position: Occupational Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The occupational therapist contracted through the Organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Reports via email to the DON ([e-mail]) and administrator ([e-mail]) any Personal Care Aide whom you suspect his/her work attendance.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possess and maintains current CPR Certification.