Occupational Therapist (87074)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Groves (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead assessments and develop therapeutic plans aimed at restoring physical and functional independence for patients in our rehabilitation program. The OT will implement and supervise activities, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the Rehab Director to ensure seamless integration of care.

Responsibilities include documenting patient progress, coordinating with care teams, and participating in

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s level of function.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program to restore or improve function.
• Coordinates with Rehab Director to integrate the program into the plan of care.
• Instructs patients in therapeutic, compensatory, and self-care activities.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition.
• Instructs other agency personnel and family members to assist safely.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the plan of care.
• Participates in QA and Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Assessment

Therapy planning

Patient education

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

The Occupational Therapist (OT) conducts assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential. The OT conducts plans, implements, and supervises therapeutic programs which include patient teaching and therapeutic activities to improve or restore physical functions, sensory-integrative functions, and greater independence in activities of daily living.

Job Duties/ Knowledge

• Conducts assessments and reassessments of the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures.
• Plans, implements, and supervises an individualized therapeutic program designed to restore physical function, sensory-integrative functions, or greater independence in activities of daily living.
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Rehab Director, or designed professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for the purpose of improving function and increasing independence in activities of daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment. Documents the extent of the patient’s involvement in the decision affecting his/her care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients family members in certain phases of occupational therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review, or the quality Assurance/ Improvement Program.

Physical Requirements

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication, ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patients movement, writing, and speaking.