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Catholic Care Center Occupational Therapist in Wichita, Kansas
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POSITION SUMMARY\ The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients,\ clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services\ in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients and team\ members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.\ PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\ Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to\ carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and\ reimbursement regulations.\ Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.\ Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other\ reimbursement regulations.\ Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders.\ Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and\ ensure approval/orders for services from referring physician.\ Treat patients according to treatment plan.\ Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional\ guidelines.\ Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.\ Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.\ Participate in discharge planning.\ Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient\ progress, problems and plans.\ Catholic Care Center Staff Therapist Page 2\ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences,\ utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.\ Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.\ Participate in facility performance improvement programs.\ Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee\ members, and other staff within the Rehab department.\ Screen patients based upon identified need.\ Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department.\ Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for\ patients.\ Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so\ that it is maintained in good working order.\ Other duties as assigned.\ MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES\ Supervises Assistants, rehab techs, temp/provisional licensees and therapy\ students.