Cascadia of Lewiston
Location
Lewiston, Idaho
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing patient medical conditions and functional capabilities to develop and administer personalized rehabilitation treatment programs. They also provide clinical supervision to assistants and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and documentation.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy and hold a current state license. A current CPR certification is required, and six months of experience in a long-term care environment is preferred.
An Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. In addition, the OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method.
Other Functions Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders. Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to communicate effective treatments and procedures to residents, families, and nursing facility. Ability to maintain patient/resident confidentiality.
Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
Current state license as an Occupational Therapist. Current CPR certification.
Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.