Occupational Therapist - Avamere Ridgemont

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Occupational Therapist position is to assist in providing and directing all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education, and documentation according to the organization's guidelines, professional standards, and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current and prospective patients, and to all internal and external customers. Actively participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy to patients according to licensure
• Directs and supervises the work of assistants, rehab aides, and students as applicable with state and federal guidelines
• Follows all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
• Supports and participates in department operations and development
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care
• Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines
• Develops treatment plans and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement levels for the best functional outcome for patients
• Educates staff, other healthcare professionals, and third-party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of interventions
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
• Meets or exceeds productivity standards as established by the Supervisor
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques
• Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to enhance clinical and professional knowledge and skills
• Provides assistants and rehab aides clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care
• Confers with the Director of Rehab to develop and implement new programs and techniques to enhance program utilization
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State this position is held, able to practice unencumbered
• In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Full knowledge of residents' rights
• Exudes professionalism in presentation
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles
• 401(k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays, and accrued sick leave
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs, and more

Status: Per diem
Wage: $55 - $60
Location: Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont - 2051 Pottery Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366