Occupational Therapist

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides care to the resident at the highest level and participates as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, manages resources to meet the needs of the resident and related customers balancing outcomes with cost effective and efficient treatment.

DUTIES

• Provides and directs resident/resident rehabilitation care within all generally accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal and accrediting standards.

• Evaluates residents/resident needs and establishes effective and efficient treatment plans for the resident/residents assigned.

• Manages and coordinates the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated.

• Participates in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices.

• Provides feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues.

• Participates in all center directed processes and services.

• Shows effective management of treatment and non-treatment related activities.

• Performs necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal and accrediting agency requirements.

• Maintains complete, accurate and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal and accrediting agency requirements.

• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility and physician-related information.

• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with procedures on a daily basis.

• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team.

• Attends and participates in family meetings as appropriate.

• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility.

• Participates in in-service training programs.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current and Active Occupational Therapist license within the state of operations

• Experience/knowledge in older adult rehabilitation

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a skilled nursing facility