Occupational Therapist FT

Moody Neuro Rehabilitation Institute; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Neuro Rehabilitation Institute is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat adults with acquired brain injuries, developing individualized plans to reduce impairment and restore function. You will educate patients and families, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and supervise rehab staff while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

The role requires NBCOT certification and Texas licensure eligibility, with clinical duties spanning evaluation through

Qualifications

• OT must hold NBCOT certification and a current license/registration.
• License to practice in Texas or eligibility for Texas licensure.
• Experience with adult ABI/brain injury is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administers OT evaluations and measures outcomes for each patient.
• Develops individualized OT plans and discharge goals.
• Plans evidence-based interventions to improve mobility and ADLs.
• Educates patients, families, and care partners on OT needs.
• Supervises rehab techs and COTAs, coordinating care plans.
• Participates in team meetings and ensures documentation is complete.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Clinical planning

CPR certification

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESUses evidence-based approach to evaluate persons with acquired brain injury and develop anindividualized plan of care to reduce impairment, restore function, and increase meaningful participation inlife roles. Provide direct occupational therapy services to patients per the plan of care, modify plan of carebased on assessment of patient changes, and document services accurately. This role collaborates as partof an intra-disciplinary team leading services that develop or regain function as it relates to life occupations.The occupational therapist collaborates to facilitate patient rehabilitation and recovery, as well as provideeducation and training to their care partners. The licensed occupational therapist will uphold the mission,values and goals of Moody Neuro and the therapy department while maintaining strict confidentiality ofpersonnel and the individuals served while performing assigned duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMajor Duties and Responsibilities:Administers and interprets appropriate occupational therapy evaluation procedures and best practice outcome measures for individual patient needAppropriately analyzes evaluation information to formulate an individualized occupational therapy plan of care including developing a occupational therapy assessment, problem list, interventions, recommended frequency and duration of OT services, pertinent goals and discharge planning to maximize a patient’s mobility and functionEnsures goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound for individual patient needPlans and delivers evidence-based intervention based on evaluation and plan of careExercises sound clinical decision making and maintain patient safety when planning and evaluating the patient’s response to treatment and evaluation.Performs patient, family and/or care-partner education and training on OT diagnoses, prognosis and ADL/self-care and other needs, including performance of home evaluationsSupervise and direct rehab tech as neededConsult with and refer to external medical practitioners when needed, in collaboration with the medical directorUses evaluation and treatment findings to determine appropriate discharge planning needs.Evaluates need for adaptive and/or durable medical equipment/bracing/splinting and completes justification as necessary for ordering in a timely manner and in collaboration withCompletes all required occupational therapy documentation and billing in accordance with the policies and procedures of Moody NeurorehabilitationSupervises certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) and rehab techs, providing consistent communication and consultation about the OT plan of care and subsequent changesAssists with staff education training and competencies as appropriate within licensureParticipate in individualized patient planning meetings and team rounds as warranted by patient need and determined by treatment teamAssists with staff education training and competencies as appropriate within licensureParticipates in intra-departmental staff meetings, and intra-discipline/department committee assignments.Participates as a positive and collaborative member of the Moody interdisciplinary team and inter-program team to ensure patient-centered careAdheres to the professional behaviors, expectations, Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, all Moody Policies and Procedures, and rules and ethics of licensure.Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, concerns about abuse or neglect, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.Actively participates in center-wide initiatives and staff training that affect occupational therapy practice and scopeWill participate in education programs by teaching and/or supervising students based on clinician experience and organizational need.Participates in research projects as warranted by departmental and/or organizational needs.Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisorMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:General knowledge of computers.Demonstrates competency in time management, organization, planning to manage and maintain the demands of patient care caseload and all corresponding job responsibilities.Takes initiative for personal and clinical growth via opportunities for continuing education and maintaining licensure and certification.Collaborates with department, clinical team and organizational support structure and adapting to the changing work demands and environment.Demonstrate NCI abilities and knowledge by successfully passing courses, maintain refresher courses, ability to implement the knowledge with patients as needed.Maintain CPR certification by successfully passing courses and refresher courses as needed per policyLIFTING REQUIREMENTS - individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client independently up to50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.EDUCATION/LICENSUREBachelor’s or doctorate degree from an accredited occupational therapy programCERTIFICATIONSSuccessful completion of NBCOT examination; hold a current license/registration to practice OccupationalTherapy in Texas or in eligible for Texas LicensureEXPERIENCEPrefers experience providing direct service to adults with ABI but not required