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Centra Health, Inc

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I OP (Full Time, Autism Center, Lynchburg, VA)

Centra Health, Inc, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513

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$10,000 RECRUITMENT BONUS!

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. *This role is for Pediatric Autism The Occupational Therapist I OP (Entry/Competent) is responsible for the assessment and treatment of the patient’s physical, visual and cognitive skills to restore and/or maintain maximum functional performance for home, work, and school environments.

- Evaluates and develops plan of care according to American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.

- Administers occupational therapy treatments appropriate to diagnosis and to AOTA guidelines.

- Documents and charges for patient care services in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.

- Completes progress notes/recertification to demonstrate the need for continues skilled services as outlined by federal, state, and insurance regulations.

- Completes discharge planning according to AOTA guidelines by consulting with physicians, PT, SLP and with the patient/family.

- Completes peer to peer review and required forms for obtaining authorization for services.

- Meets productivity/KPI targets.

- Completion of yearly mandatory education for employment and VA licensure.

Competent Staff: - Coordinates external resources and support for patients and families.

- Participates in at least one community service activity that is Centra sponsored or rehab profession.

- Serves as a Clinical Instructor for an occupational therapy student level 1, or an intern (greater than 30 hours) applying to OT school.

- Provides one in-service annually to staff.

- Completes two of the following: - Participates as a member of the AOTA with at least 50% attendance.

- Participates in efforts to impact/affect legislation in professional area.

- Performs clinical activity or special project as pre-approved by manager.

- Supervises Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistants, rehab assistants, and other support staff.

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited OT program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate Program) Preferred Education: None Required Experience: None Preferred Experience: 1 year experience in a outpatient setting.

Required Certifications and Licensures: Current Virginia OT licensure.

BLS Certification Preferred Certifications and Licensures: None SimplyApply