Occupational Therapist (OT) Outpatient Therapy at the Riverfront
Danville, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of rehabilitative needs including orthopedic neurological developmental cognitive and functional conditions resulting from injury illness disease or age-related changes.
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
****This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation if moving 50 miles!!!
****Full-time and part-time positions qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!!
$7500 Sign-on Bonus Available for <1 yr of experience!
$10000 Sign-on Bonus Available for >1 yr of experience!
$5000 Relocation bonus available for >50mi
Essential Functions |
Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed chair and floor if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self staff and patients. |
Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals treatment outcomes and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence. |
Educates patients family caregivers students and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. |
Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care. |
Performs examination selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint results of screening and history. |
Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services if appropriate. |
Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback. |
Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals modifications of treatment plans and patients response to treatments. |
If applicable completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. |
Department Specific Job Function |
Evaluates patients impairments related to upper extremity function |
Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients goals |
Completes objective testing for range of motion strength and performance of daily functional tasks |
Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR |
Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment |
Completes fluidotherapy treatment |
Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations |
Education Level | Field of Study | |
Bachelors Degree | Occupational Therapy |
Licensure/Certification Requirements | |
Licenses/Certifications | |
Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) | And |
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) |
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients |
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Required Experience:
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