Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,173 per week in Petaluma, CA at Infojini Healthcare
Petaluma, CA 94954
About the Job
ID: 49137250 Shift: Flexible Description: Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral
If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed
Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures
Instruct patient s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services
Participate in discharge planning
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues
Supervisory Requirements Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students
Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor s degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently
Sitting occasionally
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently
Talking and /or hearing very frequently
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Critical features of this job are described under various headings above
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons
The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed
They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position
Position Billing string = Santa Rosa Post Acute Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91
If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed
Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures
Instruct patient s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services
Participate in discharge planning
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues
Supervisory Requirements Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students
Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor s degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently
Sitting occasionally
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently
Talking and /or hearing very frequently
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Critical features of this job are described under various headings above
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons
The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed
They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position
Position Billing string = Santa Rosa Post Acute Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91
