Occupational Therapist (Ot), Outpatient Rehab - Per Diem, Hand Therapy Experience Preferred

Jobtome; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide examination and evaluation to determine prognosis and plan of care. You will assist the supervisor with clinical and operational issues and work with the manager to improve rehab service utilization.

Responsibilities include consulting with medical teams, evaluating interventions, maintaining patient records, and coordinating with PTAs and aides to support patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current licensure in the State of New Jersey is required.
• CPR certification is required for home care and early intervention staff.
• A valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT examination and evaluation to determine prognosis and plan of care.
• Assist manager with clinical and operational issues and improve rehab service utilization.
• Consult with medical and allied professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient operations.
• Maintain complete patient records, reports and documentation in a timely, regulatory-compliant manner.
• Coordinate with PTAs and aides to support patient care and education.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Licensed PT in NJ

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed in New Jersey

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Summary

Provides physical therapy examination and evaluation to determine prognosis, provide intervention, and update plan of care. Assists manager/supervisor with clinical and operational issues. Works with manager to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

Position Responsibilities

• Consults with medical, ancillary professionals and other team members/supervisors to provide optimum quality patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and modification of plan of care as appropriate.
• Maintains and completes evaluations, patient records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and department guidelines.
• Effectively utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with patient and/or family/significant other in providing education and literature in accordance with the patient’s age, physical condition and cultural needs.

Required Education

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current licensure in the State of New Jersey. CPR certification. For home care and early intervention staff, a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration and proof of insurance.

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