Occupational Therapist - Antelope Valley Care Center

PACS

About The Position

Job Duties: Evaluate and treat patients, communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintain documentation of services in the medical records. Conduct in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, clearly document in medical record the cause for delay. Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician. Treat patients per the physician treatment plan. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following the state practice act. Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem, and plans. Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed. Participate in in‐services training program for other staff in the facility. Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third‐party payer requirements. Record treatment changes per policy and procedures. Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. Participate in discharge planning. Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars). Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
Must have 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist
Must have experience using Nethealth and Point Click Care
Must have a valid State of California Occupational Therapist license
Must have legal authority to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients
Communicate with families, physicians, and other health team members
Maintain documentation of services in the medical records
Conduct in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis
Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following the state practice act
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem, and plans
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed
Participate in in‐services training program for other staff in the facility
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third‐party payer requirements
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services
Participate in discharge planning
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility (i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars)
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues