Occupational Therapist

Description:

As an Occupational Therapist at Excel you work with a dedicated team committed to delivering the highest standard of care. We have a strong, team oriented Occupational Therapy department which includes six Certified Hand Therapists. While a CHT candidate is preferred, an experienced therapists working towards acquiring their certification in hand therapy are also encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to providing a strong mentoring environment and clinical development program. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skills in occupational therapy, follows best practices and departmental policies and protocols 
• Performs clinical evaluations and treatments including shoulder, elbow, and hand  
• Integrates patient education and discharge planning into the treatment process, including goals, expectations, and potential limitations 
• Engages patient in respectful, safe, meaningful, age appropriate, functional goal directed therapy activities  
• Completes all clinical documentation per practice standards, follows HIPAA and documentation compliance standards 
• Is proficient with splint, cast, and brace fabrication and repair 
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with treatment team regarding patient status, changes, progress, and recommendations 
• Supervises and trains students and aides, acts as a resource for colleagues 
• Follows departmental policies for documentation, billing, and continuing education 
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability  
• Collaborates with team regarding clinical coverage needs for the department    
• Follows standard precautions for safe handling of patients and exposure to bodily fluids
• Monitors patient schedule and work queues throughout the day for clinical needs
• Completes other tasks as directed by management
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education

Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, state licensure and AOTA license required 
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred 
• Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred 
• Demonstrated ability to handle high volume of patients and multitask in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong computer skills including EMR and MS Office
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account, and personal data
• Commitment to excellence, high standards, and continuously improving the quality of care provided to patients
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Involves standing and walking throughout the day. 
• Assisting patients with ambulation. 
• Will be exposed to bodily fluids. 
• Vision and hearing must be within the normal range for telephone, computer use and engaging with patients; patience in working in a busy environment that can be stressful.