Occupational Therapist PRN

Kensington-Health-and-Reha; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Kensington-Health-and-Reha in Mobile, AL conducts screening, evaluations, and treatment for facility patients requiring occupational therapy services. You will develop and implement treatment plans and educate staff while ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.

You will supervise assistants and aides, document progress, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and pursue ongoing professional growth to maintain high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state license to practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screening, evaluation, and treatment of patients requiring occupational therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need for services.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide direct treatment and education to treatment staff; supervise OT staff.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
• Maintain confidential patient and facility information; document as required.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Qualifications: The Occupational Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, have current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Occupational Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient's evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient's needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of occupational therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physical related information
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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