About The Position
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in medical records. The therapist conducts ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The role also includes supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), aides, and students.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
- Meet continuing education requirements under state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
- Maintain CPR certification if required by licensure.
- Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other listed movements, and lifting or exertion as described.
- Ability to communicate effectively, perceive and respond to environmental cues, and assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident handling practices.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a Master's or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
- Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities, following the state practice act.
- Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
- Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
- Provide in-services and training programs for other facility staff as needed.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
- Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment for residents to support independence in activities of daily living, such as adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
- Maintain confidentiality of residents' and company information.
- Report problems with department equipment so it can be maintained in good working order.
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
- Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
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