Occupational Therapist (Registered) - Macon

Company: Hopebridge, LLC
Location: Macon
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Description: Provide occupational therapy evaluations and treatment to pediatric outpatient clients as well as prepare and maintain records and reports pertaining to patient evaluation and treatment plans. Responsibility: * Conduct occupational therapy evaluations of clients referred to occupational therapy * Conduct re-evaluations of patients on a regular basis, as recommended * Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions according to individual needs * Participate in staff meetings and conferences indicated to review progress * Provide assistance to staff regarding concerns pertaining to occupational therapy and assist staff in maintaining open communication with parents concerning occupational therapy problems * Conduct in-service training for staff, parents and others as necessary and requested * Supervise occupational therapy students and maintain records on students supervised * Supervise COTA's and OTA's and maintain documentation as outlined * Perform duties at multiple locations, as needed * Operate all therapy equipment according to manufacturers and center guidelines * Prepare reports of evaluation and reevaluations * Prepare other reports relative to occupational therapy * Maintain accurate records of services provided for statistical and billing purposes * Maintain current daily notes * Assist with IEP development * Plan and conduct special education programs related to occupational therapy for staff and the community upon request * Attend meetings and training as requested * Adhere to policies and procedures of Hopebridge * Assist in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff * Assist with problem solving to improve efficiency within the Center * Portray a positive attitude and maintain a customer and coworker satisfaction level that limits adverse situations or complaints * Promote Center philosophies, generating team spirit and creating and maintaining and environment that fosters staff satisfaction, maximizes productivity and profitability .Requirements: Requirements: * Minimum of a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy * Currently licensed occupational therapist and registered with the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the Indiana Occupational Therapy Committee * Maintain a negative Tuberculosis screening according to the CDC * Obtain and possess and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and re-certification every 2 years * Successful completion and maintenance of Safety Care Training * Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral Preferred Skills: * Perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. * Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating specialized equipment used in the treatment of communication disorders; operating standard office equipment including pertinent computer software; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. * Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing mechanisms and disorders; principles and practices of speech and language therapy; and pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws. * Flexibility is required to specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; utilizing specialized equipment in communication disorders; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information. Competencies: * Attention to Detail - the ability to see and pay attention to details; the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure or object, and to verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedure * Attitude Toward Others - maintaining a positive, open, and objective attitude toward others * Commitment to the Job - motivation from within oneself to stay focused and committed to a task * Emotional Control - the ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations; a measure of self-composure in a difficult situation and the ability to act objectively, rather than impulsively or emotionally * Enjoyment of the Job - the feeling that one's job is both fulfilling and rewarding and that it has a positive and useful benefit. * Flexibility - the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance * Handling Stress - the ability to balance and defuse inner tensions and stresses; the ability to appropriately separate yourself from stressful situations and maintain your own sense of inner peace. Physical Demands: * Must have full physical dexterity/agility or be able to independently position self and perform all move

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