Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, your primary role is to provide high quality, hands-on therapy, and positive outcome-based patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Computer knowledge in a health care based system is also required
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills
• Ability to travel to other office locations required
• Licensed in the state of Indiana

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Treat pre and post-surgical patients, sports injuries, spine dysfunction, podiatry and pain management.
• 2.
• Evaluate new patients, develop plans of care and set measurable, functional goals.
• 3.
• Treat patients, answer their concerns and educate them on their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
• 4.
• Supervise aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up/clean up duties.
• 5.
• Re-evaluate patient progress, revise plans of care, reset goals, and appropriate discharge planning.
• 6.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and support staff regarding plan of care.
• 7.
• Maintain a reasonable level of productivity as determine by company and industry standards.
• 8.
• Help develop protocols and participate in research studies, along with present continuing education information to staff.
• 9.
• Fabricate custom made splints for upper extremities as needed.
• 10.
• Complete documentation in timely and proficient manner as required by insurance policies and procedures.
• 11.
• Provide excellent customer service consistent with the company policy.
• 12.
• Maintain a clean, functional work environment, including but not limited to: sanitizing tables/equipment, putting away equipment after use, and maintaining office equipment as needed to help with the flow of the clinic.
• 13.
• Assist in orientation and instruction to new physical therapists, new physical therapy assistants and physical therapy technicians.