Occupational Therapist (87235)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess and reassess rehabilitation needs, develop and supervise therapeutic programs, and coordinate with the Rehab Director to ensure an integrated plan of care. The OT will teach patients and families, document progress, and participate in case conferences to drive positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes improving physical and sensory-integrative functions and increasing independence in activities of daily

Responsibilities

• 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 designated professional, to ensure integration of the therapeutic program in the plan of care.
• Guides and teaches the patient in the use of therapeutic, compensatory, creative, and self-care activities for improving function and increasing independence in daily living.
• Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in condition or treatment; documents involvement in decisions affecting care.
• Instructs other agency personnel and patients' family members in phases of occupational therapy to safely assist the patient.
• Participates in patient case conferences to coordinate the plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcomes.
• Participates in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review or quality assurance/improvement programs.

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.

Job Information

Job Category

Customer Service