Job Summary

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT

Clinical Rehab

REPORTS TO

Director of Rehab Danville Post-Acute Rehab is a 5 Star, 49-bed, short-term rehabilitation facility located in Danville, California.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including occupational therapy evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities for the rehabilitation department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Occupational Therapist:

Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines. Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety. Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education in occupational therapy. Supports and participates in department operations and development. Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

Occupational Therapist:

Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines. Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for the patients. Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of occupational therapy interventions. Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required. Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention. Uses professional judgment to ensure safety or self, patients and others at all times. Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication. Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one's clinical and professional knowledge, assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care. Confers with Director of Rehab and Area Rehab Services Manager to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization. Maintains appropriate occupational therapy state licensure, certification and credentialing. Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner. Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Therapist:

Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy. Is able to practice unencumbered. Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. Full knowledge of resident's rights. Exudes professionalism in presentation. Ability to multitask. Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language. CPR certification and skills. Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Therapist:

Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy. Is able to practice unencumbered as an OT. Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards. Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources. Full knowledge of resident's rights. Exudes professionalism in presentation. Ability to multitask. Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English language. CPR certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Location:

Danville, CA Required education: Bachelor's Required license or certification:

California Occupational Therapy License Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person