Occupational Therapist- Per Diem

About the Role

Join PACS as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem in United States. General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients within twenty

• four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.

• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.

• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.

Requirements

• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.

• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i. e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.

Work Schedule

• Per Diem position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join PACS as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem.