**DESCRIPTION** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs OT evaluation and creates treatment plans in accordance with instructions and consent of referring physician; + Performs written re-evaluations in preparation for patients return for follow-up Physician appointments, or at a minimum documents progress every six (6) therapy sessions. + Provides services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients; + Supervises the services of physical therapist assistants (OTA’s) to ensure compliance with the treatment plan; + Supervises the technicians or aides to ensure their patient involvement is within their scope of practice; + Meets or communicates regularly with a variety of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and case managers to ensure successful patient treatment outcomes; + Documents evaluative findings, treatments administered, the assessment of patient response to treatment and treatment plan, and other relevant information; + Provides excellent customer service engaging in the use of clear, comprehensive, and frequent communication with customers; + Educates patients in the prevention of injuries, conditioning, and rehabilitation of injuries; + Other duties as assigned. **NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Prepares report for disability and other forms for physician provider; + Inventories and orders medical supplies, as directed by Rehab Manager. **REQUIREMENTS** **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience** + Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited university occupational therapy program; + Georgia State License granted by the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy required; + Specialty certifications are welcome; CHT preferred; + Two years experience treating patients in an orthopedic setting preferred. **Skills and Abilities** + Extensive knowledge related to the occupational therapy care and treatment of orthopaedic injuries and illnesses + Knowledge of how to create and carry out treatment plans as prescribed by referring physicians; + Knowledge of documentation of care and other patient information for EMR; + Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications; + Demonstrated skills in developing successful cross- discipline relationships with physicians, PTs, and ATCs. + Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail; + Demonstrated conflict management skills; + Ability to interact effectively with patients and their families or caregivers; + Ability to travel between multiple site locations (if applicable); + Valid Texas driver’s license and driving history meeting AOA’S requirements(if applicable); **Company:** Arlington Orthopedics Associates **Job Type:** Full-time **Address:** 800 Orthopedic Way, Arlington, TX, 76105