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PRN Occupational Therapist ( OT ), Outpatient

AW Health Care

#Rehabilitation #Patient Care #Healthcare #Occupational Therapy #Clinical Notes #Outpatient Therapy #Fine Motor Skills #AOTA #Medical Licensing

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for conducting wheelchair evaluations and providing prescribed therapy to improve patients' physical capabilities. This includes performing initial evaluations, developing treatment plans, and documenting patient progress through clinical notes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum and hold a current state license. Two years of experience is preferred, along with the physical ability to perform moderate lifting and extensive bending.

professional certificatepostgraduate degreeCase ManagementClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationOccupational TherapyPatient Care PlanningPatient EvaluationPatient Discharge PlanningHome Program InstructionFine Motor ExercisesWheelchair Evaluations

Job description

Description Job Summary

AW Health Care is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to conduct wheelchair evaluations once a week at our University City office. Additionally, this role may involve providing support at our partner facilities throughout the St. Louis area.

Responsibilities

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning. Provides prescribed occupational therapy. Directs and supervises personnel as required. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation. Performs all skilled procedures. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge. Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency staff. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel. Participates in in-service programs.

Working Environment

Works indoors in Agency office, residential living facilities, and patient homes. Can travel to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

Supervised by:
Regional
Director,
Outpatient
Therapy
Workers
Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

Exposure Risk: High risk

Requirements

Qualifications

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Two (2) years experience, preferred. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Moderate lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.