Harvest Therapy Occupational Therapist --PRN

The Orchards • Alliance, OH

91d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures, and productivity standards. The role involves evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapy programs to enhance residents' performance in their environment. The therapist will also supervise assistants and aides, participate in discharge planning, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan, and recommendations to residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Implement and conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
• Monitor resident’s response to intervention and adapt treatment as indicated.
• Develop appropriate recommendations, strategies, and/or programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident.
• Participate in resident, family, and staff education regarding occupational therapy procedures.
• Provide, recommend, and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment as needed.
• Confer with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise and direct Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides.
• Provide education to the rehabilitation department, facility staff, and community as directed.
• Assist with and participate in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes.
• Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
• Maintain current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services.
• Ensure a safe environment and utilize tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries, and equipment to Supervisor.
• Respond to and act appropriately in emergency or disaster situations.
• Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner.
• Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees