Occupational Therapist

Description:

Overall Responsibility

Responsibilities include supervising, assisting with the planning and coordinating the operations of the clinic to include: Supervising therapy aides and students (as applicable) in monitoring delivery of patient services and acting as liaison with patients, physicians and staff within the clinic and throughout Ventura Orthopedics locations.

Therapist Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Monitor delivery of patient services to include regular review of patient activity to forecast and prepare for all changes needed or impacted by patient load, staffing levels, government regulations and policies. Must be current with all payer requirements and policies.

· In conjunction with HR and Therapy Manager and Director, recruit, supervise and direct all staff to ensure efficient clinic operation and quality customer service while embodying the mission statement and promoting the culture of Ventura Orthopedics.

· Provide routine input for the review of staff performance.

· Maintain clinic physical space, including equipment.

· Work with department manager to develop annual budget items to insure proper provision of clinical care.

· Routinely attend Therapy meetings.

· Consistently communicate with Therapy clinic managers, Director of Therapy, CEO, Administration staff, Physicians and Medical clinic managers to ensure quality patient experience.

· Participate in special projects, as needed, which may require reviewing and analyzing information, identifying problems and recommending solutions.

· Perform and document an initial exam.

· Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of therapy to restore, improve or maintain function, alleviate pain and progress to independence of exercise program.

· Identify and document functional goals, anticipated progress and plans for re-evaluation and discharge.

· Confer with patient, family and referring practitioner to properly plan and oversee patient treatment and progress.

· Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures and exercises to be continued at home.

· Record prognosis, treatment, response and progress via eCW in a timely manner. Maintain MD prescription, as needed.

Requirements:

Skills and Attributes

Physiological Knowledge, Health Promotion and Maintenance

Creating a Safe, Effective Environment

Motivating Others

Legal Compliance

Quality Focus

Bedside Manner

Clinical Skills

Pain Management

Persistence

Energy Level

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Strong sense of customer/patient service

Follow dress code and professional appearance

Education and/or Experience

Must have completed an accredited occupational therapy education program and passed the required licensure exam.

Must possess an active California license, in good standing.

Must possess current CPR certification.

Participation in recent continuing education programs related to OT, per licensing requirements.

Fundamental understanding of health care policies, including, but not limited to, government regulations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Occupational Therapy License

Current CPR Certification

Current TB