Physical Therapist providing patient care in the home setting as part of Elara Caring's mission. Collaborating with healthcare teams and ensuring quality care for patients.
About the role
- Occupational Therapist providing specialized therapy for children with special healthcare needs at UAMS Kids First clinic. Working within a team to implement evidence-based therapy techniques.
Responsibilities
- Provides fine motor assessment and treatment using evidence-based techniques in a naturalistic, developmentally appropriate manner
- Evaluates to determine fine motor skills, visual perceptual motor skills, sensory processing and self-help skills in addition to upper extremity strength, range of motion, muscle tone, dynamic sitting/standing balance for functional task and trunk stability using appropriate diagnostic instruments
- Also, determines the need for adaptive equipment and splinting needs
- Reviews results of standardized scores along with informed clinical judgment and observations to make the correct diagnosis
- Translates the obtained information into a professional, typed document along with treatment recommendations, developing appropriate goals and objectives as related to patient’s needs
- Confers with the Medical Director when necessary regarding said results/recommendations
- Implements direct therapy for children, based upon findings using evidence-based techniques
- Monitors progress and makes modifications to treatment plan as needed
- Documents services provided in a professional, timely manner
- Prepares and provides billing documents according to KIDS FIRST and Medicaid guidelines on a weekly basis
- Verifies accuracy billing documents through careful review of progress notes, treatment room sign-out forms, and child’s individual prescription requirements
- Collaborates and communicates with families, other therapists, nurses, social workers, director, developmental staff, and contractors to provide the best quality of care and optimal outcomes for each child
- Encourage families to take an active role in supporting their child’s development using the principles of Family Centered Care
- Supports the academic mission of the Kids First program
- This includes participation in the training of students and pre-service professionals, education and outreach to stakeholders, families served, and community partners
- May include training and participation in research projects
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy plus two (2) years of experience in Occupational Therapy required
- Certified by the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or eligible to apply for the examination
- Current Arkansas Occupational Therapy License or eligible to obtain license within one (1) month of date of hire
- Excellent communication skills with adults and children
- Must have the ability to function as a health care team member and operate within an interprofessional team
- Intermediate computer skills (MS Office preferred)
Benefits
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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