Job Summary
As an Occupational Therapist, your primary role is to provide high quality, hands-on therapy, and positive outcome-based patient care.
Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program with a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
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Computer knowledge in a health care based system is also required
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Excellent interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, and time-management skills
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Ability to travel to other office locations required
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Licensed in the state of Indiana
Responsibilities:
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Treat pre and post-surgical patients, sports injuries, spine dysfunction, podiatry and pain management.
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Evaluate new patients, develop plans of care and set measurable, functional goals.
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Treat patients, answer their concerns and educate them on their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
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Supervise aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up/clean up duties.
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Re-evaluate patient progress, revise plans of care, reset goals, and appropriate discharge planning.
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Communicate effectively with physicians and support staff regarding plan of care.
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Maintain a reasonable level of productivity as determine by company and industry standards.
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Help develop protocols and participate in research studies, along with present continuing education information to staff.
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Fabricate custom made splints for upper extremities as needed.
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Complete documentation in timely and proficient manner as required by insurance policies and procedures.
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Provide excellent customer service consistent with the company policy.
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Maintain a clean, functional work environment, including but not limited to: sanitizing tables/equipment, putting away equipment after use, and maintaining office equipment as needed to help with the flow of the clinic.
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Assist in orientation and instruction to new physical therapists, new physical therapy assistants and physical therapy technicians.
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Perform light clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, and scheduling patients as needed.
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Ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
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Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds
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Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)
