Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Laporte, PA

4d•$50 - $55

About The Position

Provide occupational therapy and related services to patients while maintaining positive interactions with facilities and clients, in accordance with occupational therapy principles and practices and Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Deliver quality patient care through patient screening and evaluation, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehabilitation technicians, and case management. Maintain professional conduct reflecting Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service, and comply with state and federal occupational therapy regulations. The role supports patients’ functionality and skills, provides consultation and clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), and helps build a strong occupational therapy program. The therapist develops clinical, professional, and management skills through collaboration and continuing education, maintains a valid state license, and follows applicable payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, infection-control procedures, and environmental safety protocols. Reliant describes itself as an independent rehabilitation therapy provider serving skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals. It offers a continuing education platform, clinical ladder, clinical training and leadership support, and opportunities to develop as a therapist and leader. The posting notes that the pay range is an estimate that may vary based on skill set and location.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited school of occupational therapy.
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Valid occupational therapist state license, where applicable.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.

Responsibilities

Provide, direct, and/or oversee occupational therapy to optimize patients’ functionality and skills.
Screen and evaluate patients; develop initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans; and perform case management responsibilities.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs.
Directly supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians performing skilled tasks in group and individual treatment, consistent with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program.
Develop clinical expertise and professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, and other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education.
Maintain a valid state license and awareness of issues related to occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Apply relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate delivery methods while providing quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes.
Follow facility infection-control procedures and environmental safety protocols.
Maintain positive, professional interactions and rapport with facilities and clients.
Comply with state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.