PRN Occupational Therapist - Denton

ARC Therapy Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Therapy Services in Irving, TX seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations and assessments, administer treatments, and document services to help patients reach their maximum level of function.

You will develop treatment plans, coordinate with physicians and the rehabilitation team, train staff and families in device usage, and supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services.
• Assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and provides plan of care.
• Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by initiating referrals, evaluating and treating appropriate patients, and documenting progress toward goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Location 1255 Corporate Dr.,Ste 150,Irving, TX, 75038-2562,United States

Occupational Therapist

Performs evaluations and assessments, administers treatments and screenings, and documents services. Assists patients in reaching their maximum level of performance and provides plan of care.

What you will do in this role:

Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in the following activities: initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified goals and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate

Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. Confers formally and informally with the physician and other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient

Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the device, orthotic or prosthetic

Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and directs COTA in the implementation of the treatment plan

What qualifications you will need:

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist

Reliable transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance