Occupational Therapist

Wheatridge Manor Care Center•Wheat Ridge, CO

8d•$44 - $52

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with patients, clients, and team members, and maintains records of services in the medical record. The role also includes providing ongoing in-services and training on restorative techniques. All duties must be completed in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements, and Company policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist develops and delivers physician-directed treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes, maintains compliant clinical documentation, and supervises Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care. The role requires respectful, professional collaboration with residents, patients, families, colleagues, and others, along with a commitment to person-centered care and the company’s values.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university.
Hold a valid state license or be eligible to obtain a license in the state where services are provided.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity, and to enriching lives.
Ability to represent the company ethically and professionally and maintain accountability.
Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public as needed.
Ability to work respectfully and considerately with people who are physically or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile, regardless of their cognitive or functional level.

Responsibilities

Respect and uphold residents’ personal and property rights, including knocking before entering a resident’s room.
Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with the state practice act and reimbursement regulations.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and collaborative, team-building approach with patients, clients, and team members.
Attend work consistently and provide appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off.
Maintain productivity standards determined by the supervisor and clinical needs.
Apply knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations consistently.
Evaluate patients based on physician referrals or orders.
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and obtain approval or orders for services from the referring physician.
Treat patients according to the treatment plan.
Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
Communicate with patients, clients, and team members and maintain documentation of services in the medical record.
Conduct ongoing in-services and training for patients, clients, and team members on restorative techniques.
Complete duties in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements, and company policies and procedures.