OT

Job Description

Seeking a FT Occupational Therapist to join the IN-HOUSE team at Silver Oak Nursing and Rehab in Marion, IA!

The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent occupational therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Resident Care Duties:

Provide occupational therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards

Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive care needs of the client

Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Occupational Therapy standards of practice

Communicate changes in resident’s condition

Participate in collaborative care conferences

Participate in discharge and community mobility planning

Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence

Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation

Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information

Department Duties:

Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners

Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety

Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates

Participation in OT/OTA student development and educational programs

Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

Effective and efficient time management skills

Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required

Previous experience and knowledge to provide appropriate care in post acute or long term care environment (preferred)

Knowledge of current occupational therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

Current, active Occupational Therapy License (required)

Full-time