Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management provides occupational therapy evaluation, treatment, and/or interventions and oversees the occupational therapy program for participants. Integrates occupational therapy treatment plan into the plan or care for to maximize benefits for participants.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
- Provides occupational therapy evaluation, treatment, and interventions to program
participants.
- Conducts initial assessments and reassessments, upon referral from team, of participant’s condition and functional status.
- Provides training, guidance, and supervision to program staff and participants/family members regarding therapy.
- Responsible for providing and recommending therapeutic exercises.
- Participates actively in the interdisciplinary group by providing clinical expertise in team planning, problem solving, and processes.
- Fulfills all administrative requirements, including but not limited to collaboration with Physical Therapist, attendance at team and staff meetings, and recording and tracking of occupational therapy durable medical equipment.
- Develop treatment program when indicated, sets goals and provides treatment.
- Record and sign treatments in participant’s medical record, record, sign, and date “Progress Notes”.
- Review assessments and discharge participants when appropriate.
- Recommends and upon approval, implements new/revised policies, procedures, and systems for the program that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and minimizes loss ratio.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.
*QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)
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Be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education & Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association or other equivalent
Candidate should be eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Minimum Experience: 1
Required Degree: MASTER
Maximum Experience: 3
Location: 4847 David S. Mack Dr
USA
West Palm Beach
FL
33417, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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Work Location: In person