Occupational Medicine Director directs the design and implementation of occupational medicine service offerings that support the needs of local businesses and workers. Maintains working relationships with local industries to ensure current issues are addressed and that the needs of the working community are met. Being an Occupational Medicine Director analyzes occupation related costs and case data; reports trends and status to management. Develops programs, guidelines, and standards for occupational service delivery that support the organization's overall strategy. Additionally, Occupational Medicine Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. The Occupational Medicine Director manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. To be an Occupational Medicine Director typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are seeking a licensed occupational therapist to join our growing team of medical professionals. You will be working with patients who are recovering from injuries and disabilities and help them regain their abilities so that they can resume work. Duties will include conducting a physical assessment of clients, developing treatment plans, assessing work and home environments of clients, and developing physical rehabilitation programs.
Responsibilities:
Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures. |
Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments. |
Evaluate the patient's significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required and what family assistance will be available in caring for the patient, as well as what other Agency and community services will be required. |
Assure that the physician's orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes. |
Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan to include Occupational Therapy in consultation with the physician. |
Guide and instruct the patient in prescribed therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning. |
Instruct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, splints, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. |
Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Occupational Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home. |
Establish goals based on the patient's current level of functioning and potential for improvement and performs re-evaluations as indicated. |
Makes arrangement for outpatient services when procedures are required that cannot be given in the home. |
Evaluate the effectiveness of occupational therapy intervention and updates the patient care plan as needed. |
Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit which are incorporated into the chart within 72 hours. |
Communicate with the physician on a regular basis regarding patient's status, obtaining additional orders, if necessary. |
Communicate with other team members and, when appropriate, instructs them in Occupational Therapy techniques that they may use while working with the patient. |
Supervise the Home Health Aide per agency policy when Occupational Therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient's care. |
Supervise the Occupational Therapy Assistant at least per agency policy. |
Participate in Agency activities, in-services, and meetings, when appropriate. |
Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON in order to coordinate Agency visits. |
Participate with the staff, the patient, and the physician in discharge activities and completes an Occupational Therapy Discharge Summary. |
Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading. |