Occupational Therapist OT - Avamere Riverpark

Key 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
• Fulfills all organizational and facility safety procedures regarding personal protection and patient safety
• Expands and enhances self, in both clinical and professional knowledge through associations and continuing education
• Participates in department operations and development
• Communicates patient status and needs to the patient, family, caregivers, or other members involved with patient care

Associate Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations pursuant to M.D. orders, payer authorizations, and facility/payer source guidelines
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for the best functional outcome for the patients
• Edits documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification, and credentialing
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team

Requirements

• 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
• Maintains and has an active CPR/BLS during employment
• Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources
• Full knowledge of residents' rights
• Exudes professionalism in presentation
• Able to multitask

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible
• 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