Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

Evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients, and team members. Maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in-services and training for patients, clients, and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques. Completes all duties in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room. Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures. Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations. Demonstrate a positive attitude and a collaborative team building approach with all patients, clients, and team members. Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off. Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs. Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations. Evaluate patients based upon the physician referral/orders. Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval /orders for services from referring physician. Treat patients according to treatment plan. Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in state where services are provided. High school diploma or equivalent required. Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety. Ability to represent Company in an ethical and professional manner, and to maintain accountability. Ability to interact tactfully, effectively, and professionally with other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public, as needed. Must be able to relate to and work with physically and/or mentally ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within facility and treat them with respect and consideration regardless of their cognitive or functional level.