Occupational Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible the ensuring the delivery of outstanding occupational therapy service including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement on an individual level and departmentally.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

PERFORMANCE

1. Net Promoter Score - 88 or greater
2. % Arrival - 88% or greater
3. Visits Per New Patient - 28
4. Visits Per Clinical Hour - 1.32
5. Procedures Per Visit - 3.0 or greater
6. Procedures Per Clinical Hour 4.3 or greater

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Personal Growth

Intentional effort to improve personal habits, behaviors, actions, and reactions. Examples include completing an advanced certification, provide an in-service for staff, launch a niche program, or develop a referral relationship.

Accountability

Takes accountability for actions and results. Follows through on actions without being reminded. Takes ownership for key performance indicators and is accountable for improvement.

Leadership & Teamwork

Leads by example regardless of position. Actively works to eliminate barriers to achieve company goals. Proactively assists in the development of the team. Provides solutions rather than criticism.

Professional Promotion

Actively promotes Occupational & Physical Therapy and the organization through involvement in community events, company outreach events, and building referral relations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL: TREATMENT

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

1. Performs clinic care and occupational therapist duties in accordance with the needs of the clinic and patients.
2. Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, cognitive, neurologic, psychosocial, and functional needs of ANR’s patient population.
3. Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patient’s goals for therapy.
4. Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.
5. Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals. Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
6. Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
7. Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
8. Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
9. Demonstrates effective time management.
10. Complies with quality improvement standards.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Models company values and performance standard.
2. Assists Clinic Manager with the onboarding, training, and development of staff physical therapists.
3. Collect and report key performance data monthly to Clinic Manager.
4. Contributes to the development of new service lines and business initiatives.
5. Meets regularly with Clinic Director to discuss the performance of individual staff members or the professional development of the department.
6. Manages conflict within the department.
7. Promotes greater staff engagement through recognition programs and clinical mentoring.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy
2. Current occupational therapy license in the state in which they practice
3. Current CPR certification

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served
2. Basic computer knowledge
3. Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals