OTR

PACS

11d

About The Position

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other members of the health team, and maintains documentation of services in medical records. The role includes conducting ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The therapist supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students, and collaborates with the nursing department and interdisciplinary team to support resident care and rehabilitation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice requirements and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe handling practices.
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Master’s or Doctorate program in Occupational Therapy.
Additional certification as appropriate per facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents’ occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation according to facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support resident independence in activities of daily living, including adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Report department equipment problems to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.