Albuquerque, New Mexico30+ days ago
li>Build a strong occupational therapy program by participating in the following activities: - actively integrating occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment team;
- contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications;
- establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community;
- making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team,
- developing and implementing new programs/techniques to enhance rehabilitation services;
- adhering to Reliant Rehabilitation and client specific policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness; and .
- Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy in the following:
- screening of residents, as appropriate;
- evaluate and treat patients who may benefit from therapy; as referred by state approved referral source;
- comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation in the medical record;
- establish and maintain effective interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.