Occupational Therapist - OT

About the role

Creative Health Solutions is a therapist-operated company providing Therapy services at Skilled Nursing facilities since 2001. Our mission is to develop great clinicians, provide cutting-edge rehab in a caring environment, and support autonomy that respects our therapists' professional clinical decision-making skills. We are proud of our work and our reputation for clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a team of healthcare professionals to develop and administer therapy programs aimed at improving patients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Review available patient information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the patient utilizing standardized procedures. Includes home/vocational and equipment needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on patient needs and containing achievable functional goals.
• Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
• Completes documentation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and applicable standards and administrative and clinical requirements.
• Provides supervision to Assistants in accordance with applicable State Practice Act guidelines.
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• Orients patients to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs. Inform patients of any potential risk during any procedure.
• Communicates with nursing staff, patient and families to ensure effective care delivery.
• Assists in the referral process when a patient requires additional services following discharge.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Consistently records outcome scoring data accurately.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate treatment interventions for each patient served that are individualized and ensure appropriate level of challenge, sophistication, and complexity to facilitate maximal patient progress and outcomes.
• Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences regarding patient progress, problems or needs.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings, as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical accuracy.
• Provide input to the Rehab Director on clinical performance of assistants as requested and appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and five years of direct practice experience.
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
• Demonstrates competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in Occupational Therapy to the patient population served by this facility.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adequate computer skills in order to complete required job duties and computerized documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to assess patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
• Strong organizational skills in order to effectively maintain multiple projects simultaneously.
• Requires creativity as well as the ability to work independently.