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Occupational Therapist - Full-time

Summary

Provides occupational therapy evaluations, care plans, and patient education in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with AOTA and state regulations.

Position Summary:

Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides plan of care, discharge planning, patient, and significant other education; renders occupational therapy services within the practice guidelines of the American Association of Occupational Therapy (AOTA) and other regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist.
  • Provides plan of care and discharge planning. Secures a physician certificate for the plan of care.
  • Provides Occupational Therapy services within the practice guidelines of the AOTA, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
  • Participates in discharge planning, when requested.
  • Communicates with patient’s physician, nurse and case manager when necessary regarding the patient’s evaluation report, progress and discharge plan.
  • Ensures patient safety, patient rights and HIPAA compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
  • Occupational Therapy Licensure
  • BLS Certification.
  • OT Certification
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