Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT) -

Bridge Crest Post Acute Compensation:

$50-$60/hour (DOE) Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our care team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team-driven environment, we'd love to meet you. • Essential Duties + Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies + Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence + Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act + Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning + Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed + Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed + Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements + Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols + Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies + Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars + Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information + Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order + Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned + Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues • Supervisory Requirements + Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students • Qualifications + Education and/or Experience o Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy o Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care + Language Skills o Ability to read technical procedures o Ab...