Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

About the role

The OT - Occupational Therapist position at Life Care Centers of America involves providing direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients following physician referrals. This role operates within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaises with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Keeps up-to-date with practices and procedures, as well as relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions
• Implements and interprets programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Adheres to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory compliance training
• Displays integrity and professionalism
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language

Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State
• Maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Performs proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Adheres to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• Displays integrity and professionalism

Skills

• Excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assists in the evacuation of patients
• Dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team

Benefits

• Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
• Flexible scheduling
• Student loan repayment opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts