OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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Job description

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Clear Lake, Texas

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Select and utilize appropriate assessment procedures.
Identify comprehensive list of primary physical and functional problems.
Develop a professional clinical impression, a supporting conclusion from evaluations, and consult with advanced clinicians/clinical specialists when appropriate.
Establish realistic, functional goals and treatment plan, adhering to department treatment and program protocols.
Administer thorough occupational therapy treatment procedures according to the developed treatment plan.
Identify appropriate duration of occupational therapy treatment.
Provide discharge plan recommendations, including DME and referrals for therapy to outside resources, in a timely manner in collaboration with other clinical and case management staff.
Identify and implement the use of adaptive equipment to address the patient's needs with training provided, as needed.
Work with assistive technology professional or orthotist when appropriate for DME or bracing/splinting needs.
Educate patient and family regarding disease process, current treatment plans and specific procedures, long-term or follow-up care.
Provide home evaluations and carryover skills for families, including education and training.
Refer appropriate patients for additional assessments as needed.
Complete all patient care documentation according to expectations of the program, CARF, and third-party payer requirements. Documentation is to include the patients initial evaluation/re-evaluations; daily treatment notes; monthly IPP report; and discharge paperwork.
Consult/communicate with referring practitioners in an appropriate and timely manner regarding patient's medical status, clinical assessment, contraindications, and to collaborate treatment plan to maximize patient care.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
Maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
Obtain and maintain NCI certification.

Education/Licensure:
Bachelors in occupational therapy; successful completion of NBCOT examination; hold a current license/registration to practice Occupational Therapy in Texas or in eligible for Texas Licensure; program development and implementation skills; evidence of clinical experience; consistently demonstrate intermediate clinical evaluation and treatment skills in applicable areas of clinical practice; teaching skills of staff, students, peers, and others demonstrated.

Experience:
Prefer one year experience with adults with brain injuries.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Neurology
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Work Location: In person

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