• Occupational Therapist

    United Musculoskeletal Partners (Marietta, GA)


    DESCRIPTION

    The Occupational Therapist (OT) partners with Resurgens’ physicians to provide comprehensive care to our patients. The OT creates and implements a plan for returning patients to optimal physical health by evaluating patient needs and performing specific occupational therapy procedures as they relate to the recovery of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

    REQUIREMENTS

    • Performs diagnostic exam to evaluate/assess patient needs of the UE;

    • Creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician;

    • Evaluates patient treatment programs in coordination with the medical staff;

    • 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;

    • Fabricates custom-made splints, and communicates with physician to ensure the patient receives the correct splint;

    • Supervises the services of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan;

    • Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure any interaction with any patient is within their scope of practice;

    • Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, 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 patients, family members, or other members of the rehab team;

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

    • Other duties as assigned;

    **Company:** Resurgens Orthopaedics

    **Address:** 2550 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA, 30067