Harvest Therapy Occupational Therapist --PRN

Description We are looking for PRN positions for our Chester/East Liverpool Campuses

Harvest Therapy continues the traditional values inspired by the Fox Family

respect for one another, concern for each resident’s well-being, and encouragement of individual interests and enjoyment of life’s pleasures. These values are a gift Harvest staff members share every day with residents and each other.

Essential Job

Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards. · Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of occupational therapy services. · Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs. · Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment. · Conduct timely screening of residents referred to occupational therapy to determine need for intervention/ treatment. · Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. · Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated. · Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals. · Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plan and recommendations to residents, families/responsible parties and interdisciplinary team members. · Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members. · Implement and conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan. · Monitor resident’s response to intervention and adapt treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders. · Develop appropriate recommendations, strategies and/ or programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their environment. · Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on occupational therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services. · Provide, recommend and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment as needed. Train resident, family/ responsible party and staff on the use of all equipment and devices. · Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident. · Participate in discharge planning. · Supervise and direct Occupational Therapy Assistants. · Supervise Rehabilitation Aides, Occupational Therapy Aides, students and volunteers as directed. · Provide education to the rehabilitation department, facility staff and community as directed. · Report to work on time and coordinate schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift. · Assist with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required. · Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position. · Adhere to high standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene and dress code. · Adhere to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident rights. · Maintain a current knowledge of law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations. · Ensure a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. · Report all hazardous conditions including incidents, injuries and equipment to Supervisor/ appropriate personnel immediately. · Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations. · Adapt to changes in responsibilities in a positive manner, is receptive to new ways of completing tasks and is flexible in carrying out assignments. · Communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents and coworkers ensuring a cooperative environment while maintaining self-control. · Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with family members in attending to and meeting their requests. · Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.