Occupational Therapist

About the role

Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Hertford, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA
• SNF experience preferred
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders
• Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines
• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertification and discharges
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions
• Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely
• Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner
• Document patient's discharge on a discharge summary as indicated
• Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated
• Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility
• Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager
• Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated
• Perform screens as indicated
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered
• Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary
• Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed
• Co-sign notes as indicated
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times
• Adhere to productivity requirements
• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification
• 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
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures

Benefits

• Yearly Raise
• Same Day Pay Option
• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discounts
• Company Perks and Activities