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Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Department: Rehabilitation
Summary
This position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients through implementation of an established plan of care
- Supervise supportive personnel (i.e. Front Desk, Rehab Aide, students, etc.)
- Provide timely and accurate documentation to support plan of care and billing codes
- Follow the guidelines of the Ohio OTPTAT Board and APTA in their Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
- Maintain equipment and treatment area in a neat, clean and orderly fashion for patient safety
- Perform on the job training of clinical staff, students and volunteers
- Occasional driving between OrthoNeuro facilities and other business-related sites and/or events
- Other duties as assigned
Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
- Valid Ohio Occupational Therapy license
- CPR license
Management Responsibilities
Has the authority to direct subordinate's daily work activities. Does not have the authority to undertake or recommend the following: hiring, firing, performance reviews or corrective action.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree required; varies based upon graduation date
- 3 years of experience preferred
Written and Oral Communication
Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. May train, counsel and monitor others' performance. Can present, resolve conflicts and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.
Knowledge
Broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Collaboration/Service Orientation
Has frequent contact with others outside of workgroup, both inside and outside the organization. Results have major implications on the management and operations of an area within a department.
Decision Making
Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department.
Problem Solving
Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedents and practices.
Independence of Action
Work progress is monitored by manager. Follows precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by manager who is available to resolve problems.
Fiscal Responsibility
None
