"Specialist Therapist - Occupational Therapy"

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Develops, implements and delivers clinical services aimed at specific populations. Completes needs assessment/review of identified populations and develops standards of care and outcome criteria. Delivers occupational therapy treatment programs to children/youth/adults referred by the physician, community partners, or as identified by other sources. Responsible for growth of clinical programs in area of expertise. May also include delivering guest lectures or teaching, or participating in research as assigned.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivers evidence based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in a Hand/Upper Extremity therapy clinic, including any follow-up services to ensure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Fabricates custom orthoses. Plans for 8-10 clinical visits per day.
• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies.
• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and / or caregivers to obtain additional information; suggests revisions in treatment program and coordinates occupational therapy intervention with other care providers.
• Orients, instructs and directs occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapy students in patient-related activities as assigned.
• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned.
• Participates in performance / quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Demonstrates current knowledge and application of safety issues particularly as applied to body mechanics; ability to lift 10 pounds from floor to waist and carry 10 pounds for short distances, push and pull occasionally with moderate force; coordinate hand movements to write, type, manipulate folders and client body parts.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Clinical (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

• Current licensure to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Work Experience:

Clinical Specialty (4 Years)

Skills:

Body Mechanics, Clinical Services, Critical Thinking, Data Compilation, Effective Written Communication, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Evidence Based Therapies, Family Support, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Patient Care, Patient Counseling, Patient Education, Population Health Management, Prioritization, Scientific Research, Scientific Thinking

Grade

C14

Salary Range

$74,900.00 - $116,000.00 / Annually