Occupational Therapist

About the position

The Occupational Therapist at JAG Physical Therapy is responsible for assessing patients' strengths and weaknesses to develop effective treatment plans aimed at healing and maximizing functional independence. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and modify care plans while maintaining patient confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have experience in Hand Therapy and will work in a supportive environment focused on patient success and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' strengths and weaknesses to develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and modify care plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and practice discretion.
• Collect and record patient care data according to guidelines and regulations.
• Prepare for evaluations by obtaining patient history and understanding diagnoses.
• Select and administer tests and measures to formulate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Establish treatment plans based on evaluation results and best practices.
• Reassess and modify treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide education and training to patients and their support systems.
• Oversee support staff including COTA and OT aides.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy required; Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist with completed state regulated CEU requirements.
• Valid CPR License.
• 1+ years of professional OT experience.
• Experience/knowledge with EMR software preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Hand Therapy.
• Knowledge of patient diagnoses and treatment techniques.

Benefits

• Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Up to $2,500 relocation bonus
• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonuses
• Health, Dental, & Vision benefits
• HSA options including dependent care, medical, and commuter benefits
• $10,000 Term Life Insurance benefit at no cost to employees
• Up to 4 weeks PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education reimbursements
• MedBridge membership
• Yearly review for growth opportunities
• New Grad Mentorship Program
• Professional development growth tracks
• Tuition discounts for employees and their families
• TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks