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Job description
Northside Glancy Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist
Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. We began our partnership with Northside Gwinnett in 2013 to provide therapy services throughout the Northside Gwinnett system. ITC is searching for an Occupational Therapist this is passionate about patient recovery in a teamwork environment. Northside Glancy is a newly renovated, 30 bed Acute Inpatient Rehab setting. Individual therapy is provided with a multi-disciplinary team approach which includes Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. Primary patient population is Neuro based, with secondary populations including post-trauma as well as post intensive care diagnoses. Patients receive at least 3 hours of combined therapy per day with focus on regaining safe functional mobility and activities of daily living. Therapists attend weekly interdisciplinary conferences and collaborate daily with rehab nursing team and physicians.
We Are Seeking:
Occupational Therapist with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
Excellent communication and people skills
New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from OT school to the clinical environment
Responsibilities:
Appropriately assesses and examines patients with varying diagnoses according to OT scope of practice.
Treats patient within the OT scope of practice.
Teaches patients how to use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assistive apparati.
Administers and interprets standardized assessments/tests.
Fabricates splints.
Recommends appropriate adaptive equipment for activities of daily living.
Coordinates and leads groups.
Maintains gym area and equipment.
Provides education to patients, caregivers and associates regarding OT interventions, safety, community resources and outcomes.
Attends and participates in patient care planning meetings as assigned.
Supervises treatment and documentation of the occupational therapy assistant.
Communicates and collaborates with all customers and interdisciplinary team members.
Contributes to profits and revenues including marketing and productivity.
Participates in budget development and cost saving efforts.
Serves on performance improvement teams.
Participates in community services.
Delegates treatment tasks to COTAs and aides in accordance with OT state practice guidelines.
Provides care and documentation in accordance with regulatory, legal, and reimbursement guidelines.
Accepts responsibility for own growth and development through inservices, required programs and continuing education.
Complies with all established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains CPR certification.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Core Competencies:
Adaptability
Business Ethics and Compliance
Customer Service
Dependability
Safety and Security
Age-Specific Care
Initiative
Performance Improvement
Job Knowledge
Judgment
Interaction with Patients and Other Customers
Planning and Organization
Patient Care
Teamwork
Medical Equipment Use
Documentation
Technical Competencies:
Use of intranet, Microsoft Outlook, Current EMR, MD Portal, Lawson, NetLearning, Microsoft Office Products, therapy related equipment, software and patient education resources.
Daily operation and basic maintenance of office equipment and machines such as phone system, fax, copier, etc.
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.