The Occupational Therapist is responsible for performing client evaluations, developing and providing occupational therapy services, and documenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for each patient.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders

　　Reevaluates client for rehabilitation needs, and works in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to modify the plan of care as appropriate

　　Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions

　　Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient

　　Instructs patient/family/caregivers on patient's total occupational therapy program

　　Advises, consults and instructs members of the multi-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities

　　Observes and reports patient progress and/or changes in patient status to physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members

　　Refers individual to other disciplines as deemed appropriate and as approved by the physician

　　Teaches new skills or retrains clients in once-familiar daily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness or injury

　　Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independent living

　　Instructs individual and/or family/caregiver in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in good working order

　　Trains individual and/or family/caregiver in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices

　　Performs work capacity evaluations and may refer individual to specialized vocational training in accordance with policy and regulations

　　Provides accurate and timely documentation according to the plan of care

　　Participates in care conferences or other meetings as required to ensure coordination of home health services (if applicable)

　　Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on the progress of goals

　　Provides in-services/education programs for various disciplines as needed

　　Participates in peer consultation process

　　Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according to company policies/procedures and state regulations

　　Participates in discharge planning when applicable

　　Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding professional standards and practice standards

　　May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/or family/caregiver in the use, application and benefits

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of practice

　　Must be a graduate of an accredited school or program of Occupational Therapy

　　One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapy experience preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.