Occupational Therapist

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

Apply today to join a team where you can grow and make a meaningful impact in residents' lives!