Occupational Therapist (OT) - Restore Independence

Talented Medical Solutions; John Day (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans to help patients regain functional independence.

The OT will provide evidence-based interventions across care settings, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain compliant clinical documentation in the EMR, following HIPAA and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Must have an active OT license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification, if required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, sensory, developmental, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, patient goals, and clinical findings.
• Implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to improve ADLs, IADLs, mobility, upper extremity function, coordination, cognition, sensory integration, and functional independence.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, safety techniques, and discharge recommendations.
• Recommend, fabricate, or train patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splints, braces, and assistive devices as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional status, modify treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, case managers, educators, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Follow all facility policies, infection prevention guidelines, patient safety standards, HIPAA regulations, and professional practice standards.
• Participate in discharge planning, patient education, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), rehabilitation aides, students, or support personnel when applicable and in accordance with state regulations.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans to help patients regain functional independence.

The OT will provide evidence-based interventions across care settings, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain compliant clinical documentation in the EMR, following HIPAA and facility policies.