Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
About The Position
The Registered Occupational Therapist provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based in skilled nursing facilities serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation after surgery, illness, or injury. Occupational therapists work with an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment to support functional progress and quality of life for people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and other post-acute needs. The therapist follows and develops occupational treatment plans, establishes and modifies functional goals, and oversees and evaluates care provided by OTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students. The role also includes timely documentation, appropriate use of therapy software, communication with patients and families, collaboration with facility staff, and assisting with patient evacuation when needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (BSOT or MSOT).
- Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal is optional thereafter.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current during employment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
- Demonstrate good body mechanics.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
- Follow occupational treatment plans, including activities of daily living.
- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
- Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, rehabilitation aides, and students.
- Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Communicate and plan for patient needs with patients, families, and support departments.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Code of Conduct.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
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Career Level
Entry Level
