Lead Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring the delivery of outstanding occupational therapy service including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement on an individual level as well as supporting department staff with clinical decision making, treatment planning, and caseload management.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

PERFORMANCE

1. Net Promoter Score - 85 or greater
2. % Arrival - 88% or greater
3. Visits Per New Patient - 20
4. Visits Per Clinical Hour - 1.32 or greater
5. Procedures Per Visit - 2.9 or greater
6. Procedures Per Clinical Hour - 4.1 or greater

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Initiative

Self-starter. Consistently meets job expectations without needing reminders. Proactively finds solutions or seeks assistance when necessary. Continuously looks for ways to enhance patient outcomes and experiences.

Communication

Actively listens. Shares information clearly and collaboratively. Shares thoughts and concerns with respect and empathy, fostering an environment where every team member feels heard and valued. Being transparent and clear with feedback.

Lifelong Learner

Continuously seeking growth and development opportunities. Staying current with industry advancements. Embracing feedback. Applying new insights to enhance patient care and team performance. Values curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence.

Loyalty

Offers constructive feedback. Avoids disparaging remarks. Contributes to the team and works collaboratively with others.

Good Vibes

Individuals committed to working and learning together, showing kindness and support. Fostering a positive atmosphere that promotes team growth, community, and friendship.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

1. Performs clinic care and occupational therapist duties in accordance with the clinic and patients' needs.
2. Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, cognitive, neurologic, psychosocial, and functional needs of ANR’s patient population.
3. Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patient’s goals for therapy.
4. Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.
5. Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals. Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
6. Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
7. Submits all patient billing at the end of each day.
8. Instructs patients/family members in home programs.
9. Demonstrates effective time management.
10. Complies with quality improvement standards.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

1. Models company values and performance standard.
2. Assists Clinic Manager with the onboarding, training, and development of staff physical therapists.
3. Collect and report key performance data monthly to Clinic Manager.
4. Contributes to the development of new service lines and business initiatives.
5. Meets regularly with Clinic Director to discuss the performance of individual staff therapists and the overall productivity of their department.
6. Manages conflict within the department.
7. Promotes greater staff engagement through recognition programs and clinical mentoring.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy.
2. Current occupational therapy license in the state in which they practice.
3. Current CPR certification.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served.
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals.