SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Company: PowerBack Rehabilitation
Location: Woodbridge
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Therapist is responsible for assisting the Director of
Rehab in the efficient Clinical management of rehabilitation
services in their assigned account(s). Also, this position assists
in integration of rehabilitation services in all settings. The
Senior Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers
therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Senior Therapist
identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines
to address the comprehensive needs of the patients. They implement
individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and
enhance programs. In addition, the Senior Therapist instructs,
educates, and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and
functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in
order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to
promote and maintain health. The Senior Therapist supports the
delivery of the highest standard and quality of rehabilitation
services.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Assists therapy staff in effective and efficient delivery of
rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care,
department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of
services.
2. Assists in clinically managing Powerback Rehabilitation
personnel and consultants within facility or home care
contracts.
3. Continues direct patient care.
4. Supports the delivery of the highest standard of rehabilitation
services through appropriate utilization of resources, the
promotion of clinical programs, and staff development in
collaboration with licensed therapists, the Clinical Operations
Area Director, and Regional Clinical Director.
5. Assists DOR with customer service.
6. Ensures that the clinical management of the rehabilitation
department, including oversight related to case management, quality
improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient
identification is overseen by a licensed therapist.
7. Assists DOR in ensuring practice act compliance.
8. Attends facility meetings and is responsible for information
sharing at facility meetings at the DOR's direction.
9. Recognized as go to person from a clinical standpoint in the
gym.
10. Assists in clinical development and growth of therapy staff in
their own or other disciplines.
11. Assists in identification of areas of opportunity for clinical
growth for the discipline or department in collaboration with the
Director of Rehab and Regional Clinical Director.
12. Assists the Director of Rehab developing clinical excellence to
support customer service.
13. Assists Director of Rehab with promoting good team work,
company culture, and diversity within the rehab gym.
14. Assists in developing, coordination and utilization of student
and mentor programs.
15. Assists the Director of Rehab with efficient scheduling of the
rehab gym.
16. As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapist
Assistants or Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licenses,
students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure
and professional standards.
17. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences
and other related meetings.
18. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to
address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
19. Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care
team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent
with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
20. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
the individual patient.
21. Conducts training programs and participates in training
medical, nursing and other personnel in treatment techniques and
objectives, consistent with the patient's course of treatment or
those in common to the site of service.
22. Performs other related duties as required. -SPECIFIC
EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. They must have a Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy
curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
2. They must have initial registration from the National Board for
Certification in Occupational Therapy.
3. The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered
occupational therapy license as required in the state of
practice.
4. A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is
required.
5. Prefer a minimum of four years of experience, preferably in
LTC.
Keywords: PowerBack Rehabilitation, North Bethesda , SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, Healthcare , Woodbridge, Maryland
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