Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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15-03-2025
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist
St Louis MO
@Orchard LLC seeks a qualifiedOccupational Therapist (OT)to provide expert patientcentered care for Veterans at a VA facility. The OT will assess plan and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with diverse diagnoses including orthopedic neurologic cardiovascular pulmonary geriatric wound care/lymphedema and chronic pain conditions. This role includes conducting evaluationsdevelopingand carrying out treatment programsmonitoringprogress and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensureoptimaloutcomes.General Responsibilities
Patient Assessment & Evaluation
- Conduct independent and specialized evaluations of patients using both standardized and nonstandardized tests to assess occupational therapy needs.
- Provide agespecific care tailored to the cognitive emotional cultural and chronological maturation needs of each patient.
- Review patient records to gather relevant medical history andestablisha comprehensive understanding of the patients condition and limitations.
- Develop and implement individualized clientcentered treatment plans based on patient evaluations incorporating goals for improving functionality independence and quality of life.
- Select and applyappropriate therapeutictechniques for each patient to achieve the most effective treatment outcomes.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensureoptimalprogress toward rehabilitation goals.
- Document evaluations treatment plans progress notes daily treatment notes team notes and discharge summaries in compliance with VA policies and procedures.
- Maintain clearaccuratedocumentation of patient education including providing instructions for home programs to promote continued care and selfmanagement.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to discuss patient progress ensuring coordinated efforts for effective care delivery.
- Educate patients families and caregivers on managing deficits enhancing daily function and strategies for safe and effective participation in life roles at home and in the community.
- Develop home programs for patients tomaintainor improve their rehabilitation progress after discharge.
- Participate in the discharge planning process ensuring a smooth transition for patients from inpatient therapy to their home or outpatient care.
- Adhere to all relevant VA policies and procedures including infection control safety regulations and confidentiality guidelines.
- Maintain current CPR certification and stay updated on occupational therapy practices through continuous professional development and mandatory training.
- Recognize contraindications precautions and parameters of treatmentas prescribed byreferring providers consulting with the care team when questions ariseregardingpatient safety or appropriateness of care.
- Manage a productive caseload addressing minor and routine problems that may arise during therapy sessions.
- Ensure flexibility to accommodate changes in the schedule due to unscheduled patients or unforeseen situations.
- Assistin the daytoday operations of the department including supporting colleagues andparticipatingin departmental meetings.
- Mustpossessacurrent unrestricted Physical Therapy licensein any U.S. state territory or the District of Columbia.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or aMasters degreein Physical Therapyfrom aCAPTEaccredited institution.
- Minimum of two 2 years of experiencein either ahospital or ambulatory care setting.
- Proficiencyincomputerized patient record systems (CPRS)and ability to document services accurately.
- Strong knowledge oftherapeutic exercises neuromuscular reeducation gait training functional activity training pain management and adaptive equipment evaluations.
- Ability to communicate effectively withVeterans families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification(must remain current during employment).
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