Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

SHIFT: Per Diem

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist will evaluate all patients/residents admitted to the facility and will recommend, in writing, to the attending physician a rehabilitation program if indicated. Upon receipt of the physician’s orders, the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the implementation of services and programs concerning occupational therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning and delivering care.

Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to care for and treat residents with the following needs: orthopedics, neuro disease, infectious disease and

cognitive deficits, if applicable.

Evaluates all patients/residents admitted to the facility within 48 hours.

Recommends in writing to the attending physician a rehabilitation program, if indicated.

Upon receipt of physician’s orders, implement services and programs related to occupational therapy.

Conducts patient/resident evaluations, creates short- and long-term Occupational Therapy goals, assesses rehabilitation potential, and develops and implements a

treatment plan which may be delegated to a COTA if applicable.

Supervises COTA’s in accordance with New York State Regulations.

Engages in professional communication.

Completes all necessary documentation in patient/resident charts and care plans.

Ensures that proper equipment is ordered for home discharge and Home Exercise Program is given as appropriate.

Provides appropriate patient/resident and family education

Instructs patients/residents and nursing department personnel in the use of Adaptive Equipment and DME, which are determined to be necessary for patient/resident

rehabilitation.

Ensures that all rehabilitation aides are adequately trained to meet the needs of the patients/residents served as delegated or assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Conducts in-service education and on the job training in range of motion exercises, adaptive equipment usage, feeding techniques, bed mobility/positioning, functional transfer techniques and body mechanics as delegated or assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Supervises and/or executes skilled treatment programs as prescribed by the physician's orders.

Participates in inter and intra-departmental training programs.

Cares for and is economical with all equipment, supplies and materials used.

Maintains accurate clinical records, patient/resident charts, and care plans while conferring with the attending physician as to the patient/resident status, care and

progress.

Determines patient/resident progress, makes recommendations to the nursing department and modifies plan of care accordingly.

Provides proof of qualifications, degrees and state licensure to the Director of Rehabilitation.

Maintains license/registration/certification requirements including required number of CEU’s in accordance with New York State and NBCOT.

Provides a copy of license/registration to the facility upon hire and with subsequent renewal.

Maintains HIPPA privacy, security, confidentiality standards and residents rights.

Follows all established policies and procedures.

Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques.

Maintains Corporate Compliance standards.

Contributes to facility Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Follows safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions.

Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.

Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate

Performs any other necessary duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Masters of Occupational Therapy Degree from a school approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Experience: Minimum: Newly licensed Occupational Therapist

Preferred: 2-3 years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility

Licensure: Valid New York State Occupational Therapy License

Benefits:

Referral Bonus Program

Weekly or Same Day Pay Options

Supportive Work Environment