Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Job Description: Occupational Therapist Title Occupational Therapist Main function An Occupational Therapist (OT) provides a variety of medical services to help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. An occupational therapist must be able to evaluate a patient’s condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The OT’s goal is to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability, in order to maximize quality of life. These professionals must exercise professional conduct as outlined in the American Occupational Therapy Association Code of Conduct and follow all state laws and regulations as outlined by the Kentucky Occupational Therapy Association. Duties and responsibilities  Utilize basic office equipment including, but not limited to: phone, copy machine, facsimile, computer, and other rehabilitation equipment inherent in the delivery of outpatient care  Perform evaluations, reassessments, and treatment sessions in a competent manner  Supervise COTAs and support staff  Document care provided in an efficient and effective manner  Participate in staff training and quality improvement initiatives  Maintain licensure and advance knowledge through continuing education  Provide exemplary patient care Qualifications- Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities  Proficient in the use of documentation and scheduling software  Proficient in the use of email and Microsoft Word  Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within and across teams and disciplines.  Skilled in written and verbal communication.  Demonstrate basic keyboarding and computer skills. Requirements Required  Graduate of an accredited OT program with at least a Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. Preferred  Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred Job quality requirements  Accuracy  Attention to detail  Timeliness  Organization  Little supervision needed to accomplish task  Ability to multi-task Dependability  Attendance  Punctuality  Ability to follow instructions  Ability to meet deadlines Physical/mental requirements  Must be able to speak, hear, see, stoop, lift, bend, reach, kneel, squat, push and pull.  Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. Ability to input data intermittently up to eight hours a day.  Ability to cope with occasional stress from workload.  Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including phone, copy machine, writing instruments, pc and fax. Working conditions (environmental) N/A Reports to Director of Rehab Services and Assistant Director of Rehab Classification Exempt. Generally exempt employees work 40 or more hours per week. Contacts  Patients  Patients’ family/significant others  Physicians and physician office personnel  Administration Formal lines of promotion None All positions with Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are to use due care in the use and communication of patients’ protected health information. It is every employee’s principal job function to ensure patient confidentiality and failure to maintain confidentiality may, and will, result in sanction and/or discharge. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Schedule: 8 hour shift License/Certification: Occupational Therapy License (Required) Ability to Relocate: Owensboro, KY 42301: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $33 - $42 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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