Occupational Therapist, Specialist

4 weeks ago

Springfield, United States Springfield Clinic Full time


The Occupational Therapist - Specialist is responsible for the development of the Occupational Therapy Specialty service line including; clinical protocol development, workflow and patient flow coordination with referring providers, planning/implementing treatment programs, monitoring patient's progress towards treatment goals in addition to directly communicating with referring physicians and accountability for service line performance and improvement.

Job Relationships
Reports to the Director of Physical Therapy

Principal Responsibilities
Perform evaluation procedures including: range of motion, circumferential measurements of body parts, neurological and manual muscle testing and functional activities.
Interpret evaluation results to determine the degree of impairment, aid in differential diagnoses and assist in establishing and revising the specifics of treatment.
Plan treatment programs based upon the patient's complaint, physician's referral, review of medical records and evaluation results.
Set appropriate goals for treatment to relieve pain, restore function and prevent disability.
Rule out contra-indications to treatment and recommend necessary changes.
Select and perform appropriate interventions and treatment techniques.
Provide fitting and application of appropriate orthotic devices.
Instruct patient in the use of assistive devices and occupational therapy procedures to be continued at home.
Monitor the effects of treatment and modify as necessary to achieve maximum benefit.
Document initial evaluation and progress report for patient's medical record.
Verbally report progress or changes in the patient's condition to the referring physician as appropriate.
Validate treatment given for accurate completion of the charge ticket.
Provide input or timely scheduling for patients.
Provide direction and supervision of COTA and other support personnel.
Maintain professional mannerism.
Maintain clean, neat and orderly work environment.
Attempt to provide for patient comfort and modesty.
Communicate tactfully in person or by telephone.
Economically utilize supplies.
Help to maintain equipment and notify Director of problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedure codes.
File incident reports for any event in which the individual or facility might be subject to liability.
Notify the Director of any situation, which warrants consideration beyond the Occupational Therapist's duties and responsibilities.
Provide immediate support to physicians and patients in physician clinic setting specific to the area of specialization.
Coordinate the care of patients outside the physician clinic specific to their rehabilitation needs.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience
Master's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
Kinesiotaping, LSVT BIG certification for treatment of Parkinson's, Graston Technique, Sports Medicine, McKenzie Method for back pain, Lymphedema Management, Women's/Men's Health, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, ASTYM, ISTYM, and CSCS.

Licenses/Certificates
Must be licensed in the State of Illinois (OT).
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Working Environment
Extensive walking, standing, sitting, kneeling and heavy lifting.

PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1

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