Occupational Therapist (1099)

Nitelines Usa•Lander, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Requirements

Active or eligible Wyoming Occupational Therapist (OT) license.
Licensed Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor's degree (typically in Occupational Therapy).
Active BLS certification
Must have experience working with adult patients; candidates with experience limited to pediatric or school-based settings are not preferred.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs and work requirements.
Strong communication, clinical judgment, and patient-care skills.

Nice To Haves

Broad clinical experience across multiple healthcare settings.
Experience working with geriatric patients.
Experience in acute care settings.
Experience in home health or similar community-based settings.
Candidates with a combination of geriatric, acute care, and home health experience are strongly preferred.
Ability to independently manage workload while effectively prioritizing patient care and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Work with residents in the Intermediate Care Facility, serving residents (adults 18+ - 80ish) and our SNF serving individuals with TBI, organic brain injuries, dual diagnosis, etc.
Work on building skills and abilities so that all residents can live in the community (group homes, nursing homes, supported staffing, etc..) with success.
Be an active member of the IDT team for a caseload of residents as well as new and potential residents.
Perform therapeutic evaluations on residents including but not limited to initial, quarterly and annual assessments, evaluations for assistive/adaptive equipment devices, as well as additional assessments that arise due to circumstances of a resident.
Provide therapeutic treatment and activities.
Consult with medical providers, family members, case managers, IDT, and direct care staff regarding the residents needs or potential concerns.
Help train, educate, and monitor staff in therapeutic skills and activities that support the established intervention plan and use of equipment.
Assist with the monthly New Hire Orientation day to give an introduction to some of the equipment, care plans, and interventions therapy uses with residents.
Complete documentation on time.
Evaluate the individual needs for therapeutic adaptive equipment and assist in the design and/or purchase of equipment.
Work with various members of not only the IDT and Allied Health Team.