Job Title: Occupational Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist is a clinically competent, licensed, professional of his/her discipline who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients through the process of evaluation, ongoing assessment, planning, and implementation of therapy interventions. This position effectively and professionally interacts with residents/patients, family members, the responsible party and other health care team members, while maintaining standards of professional conduct and complying with regulatory standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the Department of Health, and any other professional guidelines or standards. Settings may include: skilled nursing facility, sub-acute care, outpatient care, home health, and other contracted facilities.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Perform initial assessment on residents/patients and re-assessments as per MD order and within department policy.
• Develop and revise plan of care as indicated by resident diagnosis, physical and cognitive status, functional goals/outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Provide treatments to meet individual’s needs (physical, cultural, and psychosocial) per plan of care.
• Plan for and provide resident, family and caregiver education, identifies learning needs, clearly communicates information, and documents response to education provided.
• Document and complete billing according to current standards and policies.
• Plan for resident discharge, anticipates long term and short term resident needs, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, and assesses resident prior to discharge as needed.
• Delegate and collaborate in providing resident care according to licensure and skill levels, follows up to ensure success.
• Attend meetings, workshops, seminars and participates in committees as requested/required by facility.
• Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
• Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current state licensure in Occupational Therapy, which must be in good standing
• Bachelor’s Degree

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• One (1) or more years of experience in long term care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to react and make timely judgments and decisions based on available information.
• Requires analytical/deductive reasoning/problem solving abilities.
• Must have organizational skills, ability to assess, plan and implement patient care.
• Must be able to establish multiple priorities within clinical setting; caseload management, scheduling assessments, and discharge planning.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

This position directs and supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Techs and students in clinical care functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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