Occupational Therapist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation•San Jose, CA

35d•$65 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The role for this position is in an Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care Setting. This is a PRN position. The Occupational Therapist will provide Occupational Therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with communities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Responsibilities include screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management. The therapist will maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with communities and clients. Adherence to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Basic Internet navigation skills
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable)
Effective clinical problem-solving skills to include but not limited to: identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop sound and innovative action plans, execute action plans on a timely basis, and ensure appropriate results
Be a strong team player
Strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports
Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment

Responsibilities

Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy in screening of residents, as appropriate.
Evaluate and treat patients who may benefit from therapy, as referred by state approved referral source.
Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation in the medical record.
Establish and maintain effective interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team, and other clientele which reflects patient-centered care.
Refer patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) throughout the cluster.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTA’s throughout the cluster.
Maintain availability to answer questions from COTA’s.
Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program by participating in actively integrating occupational therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment team.
Contribute to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, and family conference activities and communications.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
Make appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team.
Develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
Adhere to Reliant Rehabilitation and client specific policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness.
Adhere to the requirements of the patient’s rights and privacy.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license (where appropriate).
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a community.
Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift. Must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
Conduct self in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner at all times.
Adhere to the policies, principles, and guidance within the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Must be able to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
Must be able to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.