SNF Occupational Therapist
About The Position
As an essential part of the Marian Medical Center healthcare philosophy, the registered occupational therapist supports and promotes quality patient care under the direction of a registered occupational therapist supervisor. This role involves delivering occupational therapy services, including evaluation and assessment, treatment program planning, implementation, and supporting documentation. The registered occupational therapist will also provide direct supervision to certified occupational therapy assistants, students, volunteers, and aides. This role also includes supporting the development and implementation of new programs and groups. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English. They should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/residents, medical staff, and the public. The selected candidate must also have knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques for the usage and maintenance of occupational therapy equipment. Finally, they must have knowledge of safety and body mechanics to avoid injury to themselves or their patients.
Requirements
- Two (2) or more years of experience as a Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board (AOTCB) or satisfaction of any current state legal requirements.
- Competency as a general practitioner of Occupational Therapy as defined by AOTA.
- Registered Occupational Therapist
- BLS - May be obtained within the first 30 days from date of hire.
- excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English
- knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques for the usage and maintenance of occupational therapy equipment.
- knowledge of safety and body mechanics to avoid injury to themselves or their patients.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in the AOTA is preferred.
Responsibilities
- delivering occupational therapy services, including evaluation and assessment, treatment program planning, implementation, and supporting documentation
- provide direct supervision to certified occupational therapy assistants, students, volunteers, and aides
- supporting the development and implementation of new programs and groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
