Occupational Therapist

• Expectations
• Open to learn and grow in a dynamic environment with mentorship and support.
• A team player who is willing to contribute to a positive culture.
• Interested in working from a patient-centered biopsychosocial perspective.
• Have a passion for providing the highest quality of care that is focused on the patient’s goals.
• Epic Experience is a plus!
• Full Time - 30 hours/week minimum
• Monday-Friday, at least 4 days/week
• No Weekends

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy
• Currently licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Georgia, or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia.
• BLS CPR Certification
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• Modalities certification or willingness to obtain required

Essential Functions

• Perform initial and ongoing occupational therapy evaluations according to AOTA standards of practice as well as state standards
• Evaluate patient strength, ROM, pain, and current level of function of the upper extremity.
• Develop a plan of treatment for patients based on ongoing evaluations, including short-term and long-term goals, frequency, and duration of anticipated treatment, and expected outcomes
• Tolerate standing and walking constantly throughout the day while treating and supervising patients.
• Administer occupational therapy treatments that include hands on manual therapy, joint mobilizations, manual stretching of sometimes heavy body parts, myofascial release and others, while maintaining good control and body mechanics.
• Fabricate and modify custom splints for the hand, wrist and elbow
• Be able to demonstrate and perform various activities and exercises that include squatting, bending, twisting, lifting 20+lbs, using exercise machines.
• Be proficient with using a computer and able to document accurately and efficiently through the EMR, ensuring documentation is timely and meets compliance.
• Educate patients and caregivers on the patient condition, limitations, precautions, and realistic outcome expectations from the occupational therapy plan of care
• Implement plan of treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust schedule and plan according to patient progress
• Collaborate with other providers such as physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and other occupational therapists for the benefit of the patient’s care
• Accurate billing of services
• Comply with the Georgia State Occupational Therapy Act, codes, and regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

If you are ready to join a team that cares about you as a therapist, provides a healthy work-life balance, and puts quality of care above all else, then Georgia Bone and Joint is the difference you are looking for and we would love to connect with you!

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