Occupational Therapist

LionStone Healthcare•Ripley, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct occupational therapy services, programs, and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. This role involves collaborating with staff from related departments, developing and maintaining occupational therapy standards, and participating in resident care planning and discharge planning. The position requires supervision of occupational therapy assistants and administration of therapy services via Telehealth as required. The therapist will also be responsible for maintaining treatment records, resident files, and progress notes, ensuring accurate billing, and performing administrative duties related to medical forms and reports. A key aspect of the role is to write appropriate orders for Occupational Therapy services in the electronic medical chart and report any questions or concerns to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the Facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.
May require a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds lifting, periodically and or as needed.
Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy procedures.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the occupational therapy service.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
Must be able to communicate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct occupational therapy services, programs, and activities.
Communicate with staff from related departments when planning therapy services.
Develop and maintain occupational therapy standards.
Assist in standardizing the methods in which occupational therapy will be accomplished.
Review occupational therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, a minimum of annually.
Interpret occupational therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, as necessary.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, as necessary.
Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the occupational therapy department in conjunction with the Director of Rehabilitation.
Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes, as required.
Work with the Facility’s consultants for equipment, custom wheelchairs, etc.
Ensure that billing for therapy services rendered are coded accurately and in accordance with current standards.
Write appropriate orders for Occupational Therapy services rendered in the electronic medical chart.
Report any questions or concerns to your Director of Rehabilitation.
Supervise occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state & board policies, and review treatment/documentation.
Administer therapy services via Telehealth as required to maintain compliance.
Review requests for occupational therapy services and physician orders.
Interview resident to determine type of treatments needed and schedule therapy, as ordered.
Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
Inform resident of procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment.
Assist in transporting resident to and from occupational therapy room or area.
Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the procedures involved in the treatment process.
Perform occupational therapy in resident’s room, as necessary.
Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.
Prepare resident for treatment by dress or position and administer occupational therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.
Assist residents in ambulatory training, as necessary.
Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment as indicated.
Ensure that all therapist notes are informative, follow guidelines, and are descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
Participate in programs designed for in-service education and on-the-job training.
Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, to keep informed of current changes in the field, as well as to build skills and enhance growth and development.
Attend and participate in Facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).
Follow established safety standards for the occupational therapy department.
Follow established departmental policies and procedures at all times, including appropriate dress code.
Comply with the Facility’s established safety precautions at all times.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving residents.
Assist in identifying departmental procedures involving exposure to blood or body fluids.
Follow established infection control procedures and universal precautions when performing duties.
Ensure that the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Follow reporting procedures when observing any hazardous conditions or equipment.
Wear personal protective clothing when performing services that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
Provide necessary material and equipment for resident to perform required therapy.
Report any inventory, equipment, or supply needs to your supervisor.
Utilize all department equipment and supplies in an efficient manner that promotes desired therapy outcomes and minimizes waste.
Operate occupational therapy equipment in a safe manner.
Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request and report such action to your supervisor.
Abide by the resident’s participation in treatment decision.
Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident’s clinical record.
Report any resident complaints or grievances to the department supervisor.
Allow the residents to participate in the planning and scheduling of their treatment, as requested.
Adhere to all HIPAA requirements.
Report medical concerns and changes in condition to the resident’s nurse and the therapy supervisor.