Occupational Therapist, PRN (Hand Therapist) – Concentra – Fort Worth, TX

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From our Dallas corporate headquarters to our clinics and worksite locations, Concentra colleagues remain focused on our driving purpose: to provide superb patient and employer experience by delivering the highest quality healthcare in an efficient, affordable, caring manner. We do this by putting all customers (internal and external) first and by displaying:

o A healing focus
o A selfless heart
o A tireless resolve

POSITION SUMMARY:

The occupational therapist will perform clinical duties including evaluations, formulating a treatment plan and ensuring that all aspects of the treatment plan are carried out concurrent with the medical protocols established by Concentra Health Services. The occupational therapist will coordinate with the Center Therapy Director to perform business and financial duties directly related to the provision of therapy services at the center.

THE DETAILS:

Ensure delivery of high quality patient care services
Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems
Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment
Ensure proper documentation of patient care
Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/ procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies
Implement effective communication with own and other departments’ staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high quality service and optimal patient care
Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities
Inform Therapy Director of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner
Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient’s recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential
Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs
Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises, gait training and hydrotherapy
Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures
Secure prescription for each patient treated
Work closely with the physician to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care
Assist marketing staff with tours as necessary
Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty
Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college/university
Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy Certification preferred but not required