Occupational Therapist Outpatient Specialist I

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$43.40 - $59.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist I is supervised by the department coordinator/manager and is ultimately responsible to the Rehab Services Director.

Following appropriate referral, the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist I will perform evaluations, determine diagnoses, develop a plan of care, perform procedures as allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain and preventing or limiting permanent physical disabilities.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly.

This position must also be able to follow and adhere to the practices described in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

In addition to all the responsibilities of a staff therapist, the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist I will also treat a patient population specific to a physical therapy board certification recognized by the APTA (Orthopedic, Sports, Women's Health, Neurologic) and/or clinical specialization (Certified Hand Therapist, Pelvic Floor, Lymphedema) that bears necessary contact hour requirement/past clinical experience as determined by therapy leadership.

What You Will Do

Performs evaluations, determines OT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs occupational therapy procedures allowed by referral to aid in restoring function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.

Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.). Assesses and documents progress for evaluation, billing and reporting purposes.

• Advises on adaptive equipment to help patients with daily activities.
• Actively builds and maintains physician relationships, educating internal therapy team (PTs and PTAs), provides in-services and markets specialty services to physician groups, RHS staff and the community at large.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.

Follows and carries out the treatment plan. Modifies to maximize therapeutic benefit and meet discharge criteria and returns to optimal level of care. Utilizes testing results and develops updated plan of care based on principles outlined in appropriate evidence based guidelines.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) or
• Masters Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required) or
• Doctoral Degree, Occupational Therapy (Required)

Experience

Less than 1 year Recent relevant experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

License Occupational Therapy (OT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and

License Occupational Therapy (OTR) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Inc (NBCOT) (Preferred) and

CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

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