Occupational Therapist Senior Living
About The Position
Provide occupational therapy and related services to patients in an Assisted Living, Independent Living, or Memory Care setting. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing initial and ongoing plans of care and discharge plans, supervising assistants and rehabilitation technicians, and handling case management responsibilities. The Occupational Therapist maintains positive, professional interactions with communities, clients, patients, and interdisciplinary team members while following Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations. The position supports patient function and skills through therapy services, clinical supervision and consultation for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), and participation in community and interdisciplinary care activities. It also involves accurate billing and medical-record documentation, referrals and program development, compliance with patient privacy and safety requirements, and ongoing professional development. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours, flexibility to work varying hours and shifts including weekends and holidays, and frequent patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques; the employee must be able to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited school of occupational therapy.
- Valid NBCOT certification.
- Valid Occupational Therapist state license where applicable.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic Internet navigation skills.
- Effective clinical problem-solving skills, including identifying and prioritizing issues, developing and executing sound action plans, and ensuring appropriate results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse population.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English, including instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, productive work environment.
- Ability to travel between communities during scheduled hours.
- Ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques and lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
- Comply with applicable state and federal regulations and relevant clinical, billing, documentation, confidentiality, safety, and conduct requirements.
Responsibilities
- Screen residents as appropriate and evaluate and treat patients referred by a state-approved referral source.
- Comply with state and federal guidelines for accurate and timely billing and medical-record documentation.
- Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and other clientele.
- Refer patients to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) throughout the cluster.
- Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs and remain available to answer their questions.
- Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs during skilled group and individual treatment, supporting effective resource use and clinical skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
- Integrate occupational therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Contribute to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative and department-head activities, and family conferences and communications.
- Maintain effective working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues in the community.
- Make appropriate referrals to other rehabilitation team members.
- Develop and implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
- Follow Reliant Rehabilitation and client-specific policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
- Enhance clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of issues affecting occupational therapy and the health care environment.
- Understand relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate modes of delivery; provide quality care with reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Follow infection-control procedures and environmental safety protocols within the community.
- Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
- Follow the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
- Travel between communities during scheduled hours.
- Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assigned activities.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
