Occupational Therapist (OT)

AristaCare At Manchester•Manchester Township, NJ

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Occupational Therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The goal is to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained. This is a Per Diem position with available shifts on weekends.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification
Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Long-Term Care / Nursing Facility preferred

Responsibilities

Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services.
Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
Complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems.