Occupational Therapist (OT) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days), Norman, OK

Mobile Health Team Inc•Norman, OK

30d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) - Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week travel assignment in Norman, OK. This position involves providing rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders. The role requires effective screening, evaluation, and development of patient care plans, utilizing standardized assessments and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic interventions, assessing patient progress, providing consultation to patients and families, communicating with healthcare team members, documenting all required information, and participating in meetings and training. The OT will also be responsible for obtaining necessary equipment, supervising assistants and students, and adhering to professional practice standards.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 1+ years of OT experience
Must have LTC or Rehab Experience
Active OT license; Oklahoma OT license is required
New Grads considered as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
Must be able to work independently/hit the ground running
Able to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Responsibilities

Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.
Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.
Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support occupational therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
Adherence to NBCOT and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist.