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

Jobtome; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform examinations, evaluations, and interventions to determine prognosis and update plans of care. The role includes collaborating with managers to improve processes and utilization of rehab services.

The incumbent will maintain thorough patient documentation and communicate education to patients and families, adapting to age and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Consults with medical and other professionals to provide optimum patient care and effective operations.
• Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation skills and interventions; modify plan of care as needed.
• Maintains evaluations, patient records, and written documentation per guidelines.
• Utilizes PTAs, aides and other support staff effectively.
• Communicates with patient and/or family to provide education and literature tailored to age and culture.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

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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