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DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Performs OT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;

+ Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions.

+ Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients;

+ Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (OTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;

+ Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice;

+ Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes;

+ Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information;

+ Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers;

+ Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries;

+ Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider;

+ Inventories and orders medical supplies, as directed by Rehab Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

+ Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university occupational therapy program;

+ Georgia State License granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy required;

+ Specialty certifications are welcome; CHT preferred;

+ Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

+ Extensive knowledge related to the occupational therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses

+ Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians;

+ Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR;

+ Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications;

+ Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with physicians, PTs, and ATCs.

+ Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail;

+ Demonstrated conflict management skills;

+ Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers;

+ Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable);

+ Valid Texas driver’s license and driving history meeting AOA’S requirements(if applicable);

**Company:** Arlington Orthopedics Associates

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Address:** 800 Orthopedic Way, Arlington, TX, 76105