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About The Position

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, assesses functional limitations and rehabilitation potential, and develops and updates individualized treatment plans to support mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. The therapist communicates with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, and documents services in medical records in accordance with facility, governmental, and payer requirements. The role includes supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students; training facility staff and Restorative Aides; participating in care and rehabilitation meetings; educating residents, families, and caregivers; and supporting quality assurance and rehabilitation program development. The therapist also helps maintain a safe treatment environment, protects confidential information, and reports equipment problems. The position requires an occupational therapy degree and an active state license in good standing, along with the ability to meet continuing education requirements. The work environment is generally low to moderate in noise. The role involves frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other physical movements, and lifting or moving residents and equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state, with a license maintained in good standing.
Meet state continuing education requirements.
Computer proficiency, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other movements, and lifting or moving residents and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively 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 for the 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 regarding 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 in accordance with 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 on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents’ independence in activities of daily living.
Maintain confidentiality of residents’ and company information.
Report department equipment problems to support proper maintenance.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students.