Occupational Therapist (OT) Outpatient (Days) at Rinvio Recruitment

**Position: Occupational Therapist I****Role Overview:**The Occupational Therapist I position encompasses the delegation of responsibilities to Occupational Therapist Assistants and Aides. This role is inherently patient-centered involving comprehensive assessment strategic planning targeted intervention and meticulous evaluation all conducted in alignment with occupational therapy standards physician directives and institutional policies.**Service Areas:**Primarily focused on outpatient therapy with occasional responsibilities in acute care settings.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients functional capabilities through both formal and informal assessment tools to establish a baseline for skeletal neurological respiratory cardiovascular developmental social and cognitive functions. - Formulate a tailored treatment regimen based on evaluative data and the patients ability to adhere to prescribed therapies.- Prepare and submit a detailed written treatment protocol integrated into the overall treatment plan sanctioned by the supervising physician; revise this plan as necessitated by changes in patient condition and co-sign verbal instructions relayed to occupational therapist assistants when appropriate.- Develop a patient-centric treatment schedule specifying frequency and duration and discuss this plan with patients families and caregivers while ensuring alignment with clinical support staff.- Provide education to patients families and caregivers regarding their condition potential treatment options prognosis and the rationale behind intervention strategies utilizing modalities such as rest exercise and other therapeutic techniques.- Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants Home Health Aides and students in accordance with affiliate and regulatory guidelines.**Additional Responsibilities:**- Recommend and facilitate the acquisition of adaptive and supportive equipment based on assessment findings; coordinate with relevant suppliers to ensure timely procurement for patient use.- Document patient family and caregiver responses to interventions and monitor changes in patient status in compliance with affiliate documentation policies and regulatory requirements.**Job Description:**- Maintain accurate daily documentation necessary for billing as per affiliate protocols and regulatory standards.- Deliver treatment interventions proficiently aimed at optimizing patient functionality within the specific domain of care.- Educate patients families and caregivers on home exercise programs employing effective pedagogical techniques.- Ensure clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance the quality of care including collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.- Promote professional education and development among colleagues students and healthcare professionals through relevant training methodologies.- Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives.- Contribute to program development efforts.- Participate actively in team conferences and interdisciplinary discussions as required.- Advocate for occupational therapy through community education initiatives.- Assume case management responsibilities for designated cases.- Exhibit a strong commitment to the affiliates mission by demonstrating excellence in customer service quality care and teamwork.- Uphold patient confidentiality and safeguard affiliate information.- Perform other duties as assigned.**Certifications and Licenses:**- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire or transfer.- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR).**Educational Requirements:**- Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy.**Experience Training and Skills:**- A minimum of one year of experience is preferred; new graduates may be considered.- Successful completion of orientation specific to the affiliate and proficiency in new hire competencies.- Strong interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication within diverse groups and at all levels.- Capable of working autonomously while demonstrating problem-solving organizational skills time management and initiative.- Compliance with Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training annually following the Exposure Control Plan.- Preparedness to operate in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases and proficient in the use of personal protective equipment.- Ability to fulfill essential job functions with reasonable accommodations.- Competence in demonstrating and instructing selected treatment modalities to both professional and lay individuals.- AOTA membership is preferred. Key Skills Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare Employment Type : FULL_TIME Experience: years Vacancy: 1