Occupational Therapist

Job Description Summary 

Aspen is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist in the Carrollton, Little Elm, Irving, Coppell, Grapevine, Denton, Lewisville, and Argyle 

The Occupational Therapist will play a crucial role in assisting patients to regain independence and improve their quality of life through customized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. The therapist will possess strong clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. The Occupational Therapist  is an integral part of the Home Health team. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the job responsibilities include the following:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs.
2. Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, patient goals, and evidence-based practices.
3. Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional abilities, activities of daily living (ADLs), and overall independence.
4. Provide skilled therapy services including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, adaptive equipment training, and environmental modifications.
5. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to ensure holistic patient care.
6. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, and adaptive strategies to promote independence and safety.
7. Monitor patients' progress, reassess treatment goals as needed, and document accurate and timely clinical notes in accordance with regulatory standards.
8. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and in-service training sessions to enhance clinical knowledge and promote best practices.
9. Adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice as outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and state licensure requirements.
10. Maintain confidentiality of patient information and uphold Aspen Healthcare's policies and procedures at all times.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Texas.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others achieve their highest level of independence and well-being.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation purposes.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advances in the field of Occupational Therapy.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 

The Occupational Therapist  position must exhibit the following competencies: 

1. Critical Thinking: 

Synthesize complex and diverse information; collect and objectively weigh data; use experience, intuition, and critical thinking to complement data; and design effective processes and workflows. 

2. Results Orientation: 

Actively involved in achieving or exceeding identified strategic patient census goals, patient service excellence, internal systems and processes, learning and growth initiatives, and financial health.

3. Integrity and Ethics: 

Treat others with respect and individuality regardless of their status or the situation; do what you say; be fair and equitable in all interactions; be a good steward of company resources; actively contribute toward the company’s success and goals; uphold organizational values. 

4. Dependability:

Maintain work behavior that invites trust and reliance; role model positive attendance and punctuality standards; ensure work responsibilities are completed correctly and are covered  when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments prepared and on time. 

5. Professionalism:

Uphold high work standards that reflect the company’s purpose and goals; accept responsibility for own actions; react to challenges positively and calmly; provide leadership in maintaining highest technical and customer service standards for the benefit of the patients served.  

6. Innovation: 

Meet challenges with creativity and resourcefulness; remain open to change, others’ ideas, and try new things; generate suggestions for improving work processes, services, and products.  

7. Oral Communication: 

Speak persuasively, with intention and thought, in both positive and negative situations; fully listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings without dominating others. 

8. Written Communication: 

Write clearly and informatively; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written information; ensure adequate, effective communication with all team members to maintain company values, goals, and culture. 

9. Quality: 

Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; monitor and self-correct own work processes and outcomes; apply feedback from others to improve performance.  

Physical/Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.