Occupational Therapist (OT)

About the role

The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and write evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Direct the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Administer treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Design individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
• Provide prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instruct patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instruct patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
• Develop home programs and instruct patients or families in carrying out such programs.
• Participate in patient support groups with other team members.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population.
• Problem solving skills to successfully perform job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job.
• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Benefits

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events