Occupational Therapist

Reliant Rehabilitation•Yakima, WA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening. Reliant-Rehab is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist to join their team. New Grads are welcome, and a Student Loan Repayment Program is available. Reliant's therapy team makes a real impact in the lives of patients and residents. As a leading rehab therapy provider for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), Reliant therapists provide necessary rehabilitation services for a vulnerable population. Therapists have opportunities to advance their careers through a continuing education platform, climbing a clinical ladder, and serving with others working at the top of their discipline. The executive team started their careers as therapists, and the company promotes from within. A team of clinicians provides continuing training, systems, and proven protocols to ensure effective and compliant therapy. Reliant is the largest independent rehab therapy provider to skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute hospitals (LTACHs), offers great corporate support, is run by therapists with decades of experience, and desires for therapists to grow professionally and as leaders. It is currently in 38+ states in approximately 850 buildings with opportunities fitting various needs in location, schedule, or development.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer literate and proficient in clinical documentation.
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable).

Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy (OT) and related services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines.
Provide quality patient care including: screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge plan, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities.
Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all interactions with clients, including positive levels of interaction and rapport with facilities and clients.
Adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Optimize the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy.
Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs.
Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitates the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA), and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists and other professional staff, self-study, and other continuing education activities.
Maintain valid state license.
Maintain awareness of issues related to the profession of occupational therapy and the health care environment.
Understand various relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, as well as clinically appropriate means/modes of delivery.
Provide quality care as well as reasonable goals and outcomes within the guidelines.
Be compliant with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocol within a facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend in English: instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.