Occupational Therapist PRN

PACS Group • Greenwood, SC

11d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Iva Post Acute is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their Therapy Team. This role involves evaluating and treating residents to help them regain independence and improve daily living skills, strength, mobility, cognition, and overall function. The OT will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate residents and families, and maintain accurate documentation. The facility emphasizes a supportive, family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university
• Active, unencumbered South Carolina Occupational Therapist license (Required)
• Experience in a fast-paced healthcare or skilled nursing setting preferred
• A compassionate heart and commitment to helping every resident reach their highest level of function
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
• Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans
• Treat both inpatient and outpatient clients
• Help residents improve daily living skills, strength, mobility, cognition, and independence
• Collaborate with an outstanding interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care
• Educate residents and families on treatment goals and progress
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain compliance with regulatory standards
• Celebrate every milestone—big and small—as residents achieve their goals
• Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Benefits

• $40–50 per hour
• Flexible work schedules
• CEU Allowance to support your professional development
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Advancement and PRN opportunities throughout our South Carolina network of sister facilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level