Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

To provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents upon physician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of KY. Must maintain active license in good standing throughout employment.
• 1 year experience in post acute care or LTC setting preferred
• CPR certification preferred or required completion upon hire. CPR certification must remain current throughout employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison with residents, families, support departments, insurance companies etc to adequately plan for resident needs
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics at all times
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
• Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing occupational therapy functions in the post-acute facility.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of occupational therapy department.
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information.
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Display integrity and professionalism.
• Must be able to follow occupational treatment plans for residents
• Must be able to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely and functional goals
• Must be able to oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
• Must be able chart appropriately and timely.
• Must be able to utilize software appropriately and accurately.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward residents, families, colleagues.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Must be able to communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Must practice good personal hygiene
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs.