Occupational Therapist Senior Living
About The Position
Provide occupational therapy and related services to patients in an assisted living, independent living, and memory care setting. The role includes screening and evaluating patients, developing initial and ongoing treatment plans and discharge plans, supervising assistants and rehabilitation technicians, and managing cases. The Occupational Therapist provides quality, patient-centered care and maintains positive relationships with communities, patients, and clients while following Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines and applicable state and federal regulations. The position also supports and strengthens the occupational therapy program through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, consultation and supervision of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), referrals, program development, and professional development. The role requires travel between communities during scheduled hours and the ability to work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays. The position is available full-time, scheduled up to 40 hours per week, or part-time, scheduled up to 20–25 hours per week, at $47–$50 per hour.
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 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 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.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone and frequently lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques.
Responsibilities
- Screen residents as appropriate and evaluate and treat patients referred by an approved source who may benefit from therapy.
- Develop initial and ongoing treatment plans of care and discharge plans.
- Provide, direct, and oversee occupational therapy services to optimize patients’ functionality and skills.
- Comply with state and federal guidelines for accurate and timely billing and medical-record documentation.
- Establish effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and other clientele.
- Refer patients to COTAs throughout the cluster and provide them with consultation, clinical supervision, and availability for questions.
- Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs performing skilled tasks during group and individual treatment, promoting effective resource use and clinical skill development in accordance with applicable requirements and policies.
- Integrate occupational therapy into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams and contribute to patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative activities, and family conferences.
- Maintain working relationships with health care professionals and colleagues and refer patients to other rehabilitation team members as appropriate.
- Develop and implement programs and techniques to enhance rehabilitation services.
- Follow community and Reliant Rehabilitation policies and procedures for environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, emergency preparedness, patient rights, and privacy.
- Develop clinical, professional, and management skills through interaction with colleagues, self-study, and continuing education.
- Maintain a valid state license where applicable and stay aware of issues related to occupational therapy and the health care environment.
- Apply knowledge of relevant payment models, billing and treatment guidelines, and clinically appropriate service delivery to provide quality care and reasonable goals and outcomes.
- Use appropriate biomechanical techniques when lifting patients; be capable of lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
- Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information and conduct oneself ethically, legally, and responsibly.
- Adhere to the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
- Travel between communities during scheduled hours.
- Work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Attend mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
