OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - PEDIATRIC THERAPY at The West Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene, Texas

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist will apply basic techniques of occupational therapy, assist with the instruction and supervision of any occupational therapy student interns, assist in departmental housekeeping duties, maintenance of records, the gathering of information for adequate records, and assume other duties as directed.
Administers occupational therapy evaluation and treatment procedures. Maintain current and accurate documentation. Maintain a high level of productivity. Supervises and instructs Occupational Therapy student interns and other staff as needed. Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes note of indications and contraindications. Evaluates and administers evidence-based occupational therapy treatments. Application of physical agents, therapeutic exercises, and techniques. Perceives the existence of problems chooses and implements safe, effective, and timely solutions. Seeks appropriate guidance regarding questions concerning specific patient care issues. Receives calls from physicians and secures adequate information concerning the patients treatment and medical history. Progression of plan of care with upgrades in skilled services. Billing reflects accurate coding of modalities and procedures delivered. Documentation is completed in accordance to policy 80-1. Maintains good documentation skills as assessed by peer review. Maintains a low cancellation rate. Advocates for the profession. Performs other responsibilities as assigned.
This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the workplace. Must be able to lift 55 pounds and able to assist in a 2-person transfer from chair to mat and/or floor.
This is a school schedule position, working 9 months out of the year.