Occupational Therapist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Occupational Therapist to lead hand therapy services for Westmed. You will work closely with our referring providers and mentor existing staff and new hires.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and develop a plan of care. Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside occupational therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners.
• Fabricate custom splints based on physician orders and evaluation of patient needs.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress into EMR. 
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment (modalities, manual treatment, therapeutic ex, etc.) to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel.
• Provide educational information about occupational therapy including injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote health.
• Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals. Instruct patient and/or family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• NYS Occupational Therapy License and Registration - required
• Hand Therapist Certification - preferred
• BLS Certification - required

Performance Standards for Specialty Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
Social skills -

• Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and co-workers
• Communicate with MDs on a continuous basis in regards to patient care

Computer Skills - Knowledge of EMR, MS Word/Excel, OT billing codes
Technical Skills - Knowledge of custom splint fabrication, manual OT treatments, use of modalities and OT exercise equipment 

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR EVERY POSITION

• Customer / Patient Service
• Compliance and HIPAA
• Problem Solving and Judgment
• Communication
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Professional Appearance
• Willingness to Learn/Continuous Learning

All employees are responsible for reading and abiding by Summit Health’s Policies and Procedures.

Pay Range: $65,000 to $105,000 

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.