Occupational Therapist, full-time | Bostick Nursing Center

TransPerfect•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. DESCRIPTION Build a strong Occupational Therapy program Optimize the functionality and skills of patients Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician Screening of facility residents Completes all necessary documentation Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of OT and healthcare environment Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Requirements

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
Strong time management and ability to manage caseload
Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand
Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting
Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or greater in Occupational Therapy
State licensure
Current certification by NBCOT if required by state

Nice To Haves

Senior Living experience preferred
PDPM knowledge
Experience with therapy software/EMR
Medicaid case mix knowledge

Responsibilities

Build a strong Occupational Therapy program
Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician
Screening of facility residents
Completes all necessary documentation
Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review
In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care
Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident’s Rights Guidelines
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs
Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of OT and healthcare environment
Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education
Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor