Occupational Therapist

• Pay or shift range: $83,000 USD to $100,000 USD

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC (CAO) is one of the nation’s largest Orthopaedics practices, owned and operated by physicians, with over 60 locations across Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. With approximately 2,000 employees, working in 28 Divisions, CAO is a growing business with revenues of approximately $250 Million. CAO is committed to be the Orthopaedic care provider of choice for our patients;

partner of choice for payors and health systems; and employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce.

We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where therapists and physicians work together to provide excellent patient care. With over 250 therapists, CAO provides opportunities for clinical growth as well as career advancement. CAO has excellent benefits including a focus on therapist continuing education such as:

• Quarterly webinars featuring CAO physicians and therapists.
• Medbridge subscription including video HEPs and online CEU.
• CAO hosted in person continuing education courses.
• A generous continuing education budget for personalized courses and content

Open to New Grads with Hand Rotation!

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is seeking energetic Occupational Therapists to join our Staff therapy team. The Staff Occupational Therapist administers necessary occupational therapy treatments as determined through an evaluation process for patients who suffer from injuries or dysfunction of systems including but not limited to the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular and integumentary systems, or other physical, mental, or learning disability.

The purpose of this treatment is to help restore function, relieve pain, and prevent further disability such that the patient leads a normal life and can carry out daily activities. The Staff Occupational Therapist performs these responsibilities individually or through appropriate delegation to and oversight of support staff.

• Hours:
  
  7:00am- 6:00pm / 8 hours a day
• Compensation based on experience level.

The incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles of CAO.

Open to New Grads with Hand Rotation!

• Provides direct patient care 100% of his/her work time which includes required documentation in patients’ medical records.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluation to determine appropriate course of care for each patient and follow up treatment as appropriate. Treatment may include only the fabrication and/or distribution of a finger/hand/wrist/elbow and/or shoulder orthotic.
• Performs and documents tests and measurements appropriate for the given condition which may include strength, range of motion, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency of the patient.
• Administers occupational therapy treatments and monitors such treatment within the scope of occupational therapy practice as appropriate for the patient’s condition to decrease pain, increase range of motion and strength and promote function. These treatments may include but not be limited to therapeutic interventions such as modalities, therapeutic procedures, manual therapy, and written home exercise programs.
• Meets or exceeds CAO productivity standards as provided by his/her respective CAO Division.
• Assesses effects of treatments at various stages, but minimally every 30 days, and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Documents treatments, responses, progress, and outcomes in the chart of the patient according to federal and state regulations and CAO requirements.
• Documents and selects appropriate CPT codes which correlate to treatment administered. Selects codes and submits billing charges in a manner consistent with the amount and level of care for each patient.
• Abides by all insurance guidelines required for insurance coverage and reimbursement,…