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Occupational Therapist
Washington, DC
IDNY85-2742040Posted 1/28/2025
Client is one of the nation’s largest Orthopedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. 
Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct patient care 100% of the time, including all required documentation in patients’ medical records.
  • Conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine appropriate courses of care for each patient.
  • Treatment may include the fabrication and/or distribution of orthotics for the finger, hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
  • Performs and documents appropriate tests and measurements based on the patient’s condition.
  • Administers hand and upper extremity therapy within the scope of occupational therapy to reduce pain, increase range of motion and strength, and promote function.
  • Treatments may include modalities, therapeutic procedures, manual therapy, and written home exercise programs.
  • Regularly assesses the effects of treatments, at a minimum every 30 days.
  • Documents treatments, responses, progress, and outcomes according to federal and state regulations and Corporate requirements.
  • Selects appropriate CPT codes, submits billing charges, and ensures accurate billing consistent with the level of care.
  • Abides by insurance guidelines required for coverage and reimbursement.
  • Supervises occupational therapy assistants and related support staff during treatments.
  • Supervises and assists with student observation or clinical rotation.
  • Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with other medical providers to support patient recovery and achieve successful outcomes.
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
  • Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy program.
  • State licensure as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist in the state where the therapist will be practicing.
  • CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.
  • Experience and proficiency working with computers and electronic medical records.
  • Experience and proficiency fabricating, adjusting, and fitting upper extremity orthoses.
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