Job Description
Job Description
Education: Bachelors or graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university based Occupational Therapy program Licenses/Certifications: Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners license
Experience/Knowledge/Skills:
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to mentor/train staff or supervise clinical interns
• Provides clinical leadership and demonstrates expertise for a particular patient type/group or enhances an existing clinical program for that patient type/group
• The position requires occasional to frequent lifting to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping, and squatting
• Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary
• The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position
Principal Accountabilities
• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients with a physician’s referral.
• Accurately interprets evaluation findings.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements an occupational therapy treatment program and provides advanced occupational therapy treatments.
• Demonstrates competency in performing advanced occupational therapy skills.
• Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated.
• Supervises assistants and rehabilitation technicians with regards to patient care. Motivates and instructs patients/caregivers using appropriate methods.
• Communicates effectively with patient/caregiver and professional colleagues including physicians and insurance companies. Manages time effectively.
• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently.
• Acts as clinical instructor to OT and OTA interns. Assists in program development within the department
• Assists in supervision of support staff. Demonstrates expertise in treatment of a particular patient population.
• Actively participates in organized community service/functions as a representative of the profession.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Rock Rehabilitation policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.