Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in the rehab department at our skilled nursing facility, promoting the physical well-being and functional recovery of our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive physical assessments to determine residents' physical impairments and functional limitations, focusing on mobility, balance, and gait.

• Individualized Care Plans: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments, with clear goals for improving residents' functional mobility.
  

• Treatment: Administer therapy interventions, including exercises, manual techniques, and modalities, to enhance residents' physical function.
  

• Education: Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe mobility techniques and exercises for continued progress. Conducts remote check-in through remote therapeutic monitoring(RTM) with discharged patients to home or next level of care.

• Documentation: Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service( PoS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs( InnovaHealth/Net Health/PCC).

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with the rehab team, including Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, to ensure comprehensive care for residents.

Qualifications:

• State licensure as an Occupational Therapist.

• EMR and MS office applications.

• CPR/BLS certification.

• Knowledge of Section GG data collection and documentation requirements.

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to supervise assistants, technicians/aids and student/interns.

• Modality Certification +

• Experience in LTPAC/LTC clinical programs are always a plus