An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Company Overview St. Otto's Care Center's mission is to care for Residents holistically; attending to their physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychological needs, to include: Respect and dignity for each person, open communication, participative management, stewardship and justice. Provides and directs Occupational Therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication while functioning under physician's orders.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist. Current state licensure.
Hours:
This will be a Full Time Position, 80 hours a pay period, Monday through Friday. Weekend and Holiday coverage as needed (can discuss in person). Responsibilities 1. Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents (the term "resident" applies to patients, guests, clients) in a safe and effective manner. 2. Conducts screenings of residents newly admitted to the facility and referred by nursing to determine need for intervention/treatment. 3. Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implantation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated. 4. Interpreters and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family and other team members. 5. Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members. 6. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. 7. Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team members. 8. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan. 9. Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders. 10. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment. 11. Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. 12. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident. 13. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. 14. Initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with St. Otto's Care Center procedures. 15. Participates in discharge planning. 16. Supervises and directs COTA's in the implementation of the treatment plan. 17. Supervises students and volunteers. 18. Supervises Rehabilitation Aides 19. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria. 20. Participates in resident, family and staff education. 21. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required. 22. Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team. 23. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. 24. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards. 25. Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up resident therapy programs. 26. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required. 27. Projects a positive and professional image at all times. 28. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Process:
1. Documents result of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy services. 2. Accurately and efficiently utilizes documentation and billing software to record patient treatment, labor and CPT codes according to St. Otto's Care Center procedures. 3. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. 4. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift. Maintains regular attendance to ensure patients get proper therapy.
Pay:
From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance