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OT Occupational Therapist
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What they do
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.
$91,090 / year median in North Carolina
-3% projected decline
Job Description
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(OT)Occupational Therapist Benefits:
Very competitiveWages and Benefits Package Flexible Schedule Paid Time Off Company Discounts Company Perks and Activities Qualifications:
1.Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by theAOTA. 2.SNF
experience preferred 3.Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)Job Responsibilities:
1.Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders. 2.Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines. 3.Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities. 4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertification's and discharges. 5.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions. 6.Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely. 7.Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner. 8.Document patient's discharge on a discharge summary as indicated. 9.Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated. 10.Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility. 11.Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility. 12.Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager. 13.Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated. 14.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team. 15.Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated. 16.Perform screens as indicated. 17.Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered. 18.Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary. 19.Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed. Co-sign notes as indicated. 20.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families. 21.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed. 22.Comply with all facility policies and procedures. 23.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights. 24.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times. 25.Adhere to productivity requirements. 26.Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification. 27.Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers. 28.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager. 29.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures. #YAD123Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance