Occupational Therapy (OT)

1 Legacy, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a fulltime Occupational Therapist to develop and execute therapy programs and evaluate patient progress. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with appropriate licensure. Responsibilities include collaborating with the rehabilitation team and maintaining documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact on patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Occupational Therapy with 5 years of experience.
• Alternatively, a Master's degree with no experience and licensed as an Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Establish and carry out treatment programs based on diagnostic information.
• Maintain good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel.
• Evaluate patients' progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Prepares progress reports and ensures timely documentation.
• Maintains logs and billing information with accuracy.
• Complies with relevant licensing and regulatory guidelines.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Differential diagnosis

Therapy program development

Patient evaluation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Job description

Fulltime Occupational Therapist – 13 weeks or longer

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Provides differential diagnosis for patients with functional disorders, writes reports to contracted facilities and patients’ physicians, plans, organizes, and conducts therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired by illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Assists the patient, family, and restorative personnel to obtain information for recovery. Interacts regularly with the rehabilitation team and nursing staff on treatment plans, progress, and prognosis. Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares detailed reports. Assures all required documentation is completed and appropriately placed in a timely manner.

• Establishes and carries out treatment programs based on diagnostic information to meet patients’ ADL needs.
• Maintains good rapport with nursing and administrative personnel across facilities.
• Submits logs and all billing information on a timely basis.
• Reports any problem areas within each facility to the appropriate supervisor immediately.
• Complies with the State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure/Certification: Must have a Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field plus 5 years of experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Occupational Therapy or a related field with no experience and licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California.

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Additional Information

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