Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient (Days)

**Job Description

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• Maintain accurate daily documentation necessary for billing as per affiliate protocols and regulatory standards.
• Deliver treatment interventions proficiently, aimed at optimizing patient functionality within the specific domain of care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, employing effective pedagogical techniques.
• Ensure clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance the quality of care, including collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote professional education and development among colleagues, students, and healthcare professionals through relevant training methodologies.
• Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to program development efforts.
• Participate actively in team conferences and interdisciplinary discussions as required.
• Advocate for occupational therapy through community education initiatives.
• Assume case management responsibilities for designated cases.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to the affiliate's mission by demonstrating excellence in customer service, quality care, and teamwork.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and safeguard affiliate information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Certifications and Licenses

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• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire or transfer.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR).

**Educational Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

**Experience, Training, and Skills

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• A minimum of one year of experience is preferred; new graduates may be considered.
• Successful completion of orientation specific to the affiliate and proficiency in new hire competencies.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective verbal and written communication within diverse groups and at all levels.
• Capable of working autonomously while demonstrating problem-solving, organizational skills, time management, and initiative.
• Compliance with Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training annually following the Exposure Control Plan.
• Preparedness to operate in environments with potential exposure to communicable diseases and proficient in the use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to fulfill essential job functions with reasonable accommodations.
• Competence in demonstrating and instructing selected treatment modalities to both professional and lay individuals.
• AOTA membership is preferred.