Position Summary

The role of the Occupational Therapist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of occupational therapy goals as determined by patients care plan.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation
• Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan
• Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care

Qualifications

• Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Occupational Therapy license and CPR, required.
• Experience: Previous experience as a occupational therapist, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel is required.