Occupational Therapist

Client is one of the nations largest Orthopedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care 100% of the time, including all required documentation in patients medical records.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine appropriate courses of care for each patient.
• Treatment may include the fabrication and/or distribution of orthotics for the finger, hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
• Performs and documents appropriate tests and measurements based on the patients condition.
• Administers hand and upper extremity therapy within the scope of occupational therapy to reduce pain, increase range of motion and strength, and promote function.
• Treatments may include modalities, therapeutic procedures, manual therapy, and written home exercise programs.
• Regularly assesses the effects of treatments, at a minimum every 30 days.
• Documents treatments, responses, progress, and outcomes according to federal and state regulations and Corporate requirements.
• Selects appropriate CPT codes, submits billing charges, and ensures accurate billing consistent with the level of care.
• Abides by insurance guidelines required for coverage and reimbursement.
• Supervises occupational therapy assistants and related support staff during treatments.
• Supervises and assists with student observation or clinical rotation.
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with other medical providers to support patient recovery and achieve successful outcomes.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program.
• State licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the state where the therapist will be practicing.
• CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
• Experience and proficiency fabricating, adjusting, and fitting upper extremity orthoses.