Occupational Therapist for Physical Therapy Clinic

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists in La Mesa, CA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations and treatments within orthopedic rehabilitation, including hand/elbow care. The role requires a graduate degree in OT and an active OT license, with 2+ years in orthopedic rehab preferred.

Master’s degree is preferred. The position involves direct patient care, supervision of scheduling, and collaboration with physicians and nurses practitioners.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in OT or higher; active OT license.
• Experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and hand/elbow setting (2+ years preferred).
• Hand Therapist Certification or related modalities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and treatments.
• Proficient with use of current EMR.
• Conduct and participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning.
• Supervise scheduling and patient flow; manage patient charts.
• Interact with physicians and nurse practitioners to coordinate care.
• Oversee patient education and ensure quality of care.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Patient care

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

Master's in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PT2 - La Mesa - La Mesa, CA 91942, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Perform Occupational Therapy Evaluations and treatments.

Job Duties

• Proficient with use of current EMR
• Perform objective measurements, including but not limited to psychometric, isometric, and functional
• Perform and/or participate in functional capacity examinations and work conditioning.
• Perform Patient Care Conference (PCC) and maintain patient chart management.
• Direct supervision of patients in conditioning program via occupational therapy assistant and/or aide.
• Supervise patient scheduling.
• Supervise patient flow.
• Development and maintenance of patient education program.
• Oversee and interact with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Provide motivation, education, guidance, and support to patients.
• Resolve and maintain quality of care issues.
• Treatment time and billing
• Patient scheduling and patient flow issues.
• Public relations.
• Patient and referral source dilemmas as they arise.
• Assist in clinical training as necessary including Aide competency.
• Schedule meetings as necessary with the Site Manager and administration to discuss progress and future goals.

Qualifications

• Education- BS, Preferred Masters of Occupational Therapy
• Experience- Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
• Preferred 2+ years experience with hand and elbow
• Licenses- Active and current Occupational Therapy license
• Preferred Hand Therapist Certification, Physical AgentModalities certification, or Certified Hand Therapist