Occupational Therapy - OT SNF

Montesano Health and Rehab•Montesano, WA

17h

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist conducts comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, and cognitive functioning using formal and informal assessment tools. Based on evaluation findings, the therapist develops and updates individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans in coordination with physicians, schedules therapy frequency and duration, and educates patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, prognosis, and home programs. The therapist delivers therapeutic interventions, documents patient responses and changes in condition, and recommends and secures adaptive or supportive equipment when needed. The role also includes supervising OT assistants, home health aides, and students; coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams; completing documentation for billing and regulatory compliance; participating in care conferences; supporting program development and process improvement; and serving as a case manager while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Requirements

Two years of experience.
Washington State occupational therapy license.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, and cognitive functioning using formal and informal assessment tools.
Develop and update individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans in coordination with physicians.
Schedule therapy frequency and duration.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions, prognosis, and home programs.
Deliver therapeutic interventions.
Document patient responses and changes in condition.
Recommend and secure adaptive or supportive equipment when needed.
Supervise OT assistants, home health aides, and students.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
Complete documentation for billing and regulatory compliance.
Participate in care conferences.
Support program development and process improvement.
Serve as a case manager.
Maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards.