Occupational Therapist

PACS•Greenwood, SC

14d•$50 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in McCormick, South Carolina. The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, develops individualized treatment plans, communicates with residents, families, physicians, and other health team members, and documents services in medical records. The role also includes staff training and in-services, participation in care planning and rehabilitation meetings, and supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students. The position is offered full-time or part-time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Current Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina; maintain the license in good standing and meet state continuing-education requirements.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, 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 written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care programs.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and manipulating residents or equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively by talking and hearing, perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual cues, and assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident-handling practices.

Nice To Haves

Previous skilled nursing or rehabilitation experience.
Graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate program in Occupational Therapy.
Additional certification as appropriate to the facility.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.

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.
Provide skilled occupational therapy services based on residents’ needs and goals.
Help residents improve strength, coordination, mobility, and independence with daily activities.
Train residents, families, caregivers, and facility staff on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
Monitor and document residents’ progress, completing timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities in accordance with the state practice act; supervise COTAs, aides, and students.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of durable medical equipment to support residents’ independence in activities of daily living.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Maintain accurate records and communicate recommendations regarding resident progress.
Provide compassionate, resident-centered care and relate positively and effectively with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.