OT CHT PRN

Overview

The occupational therapist will perform clinical duties including evaluations, formulating a treatment plan and ensuring that all aspects of the treatment plan are carried out concurrent with the medical protocols established by Concentra.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
• Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service and optimal patient care
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
• Inform Therapy Director of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner
• Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential
• Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs
• Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy
• Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures
• Secure prescription for each patient treated
• Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care
• Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college/university
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
• Successful completion of the National Registry Examination
• Successfully passed Hand Therapy Certification Exam preferred
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required
• Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees
• Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer skills