Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Center of Aurora•Aurora, CO

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Life Care Center of Aurora provides rehabilitation services with mountain views from its rehabilitation gym and dining rooms. It is a choice for individuals needing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-operative recovery. The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides direct rehabilitation care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role involves following occupational treatment plans, establishing and modifying patient goals, overseeing care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students, charting appropriately, utilizing therapy software, exhibiting excellent customer service, assisting in patient evacuation, and demonstrating dependable attendance. The position requires concentration, reasoning skills, good judgment, and productive communication within an interdisciplinary team. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours, and the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Requirements

NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward.
Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT).
Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail.
Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living).
Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
Chart appropriately and timely.
Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.