Occupational Therapist

New Rate: (Up to $47/hr)

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere
• Professional Growth & Stability
• Innovative Training Programs

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a current unencumbered MA license as a Registered Professional Occupational Therapist, Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy or international equivalent
• Geriatric experience preferred
• A current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportation
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
• Completes Occupational Therapy evaluations upon physician order
• Establishes Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for treatments per physician order
• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment plan
• Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
• Discharges residents from Occupational Therapy services when appropriate
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning, ROM and Self-care/ADL tasks
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other