Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in the rehab department at our skilled nursing facility, promoting the physical well-being and functional recovery of our residents.

• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Conduct comprehensive physical assessments todetermineresidents' physical impairments and functional limitations, focusing on mobility, balance, and gait.

• Individualized Care Plans:
  Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments, with clear goals for improving residents'functional mobility.

• Treatment:
  Administer therapy interventions, including exercises, manual techniques, and modalities, to enhance residents' physical function.

• Education:
  
  Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe mobility techniques and exercises for continued progress.
  
  Conducts remote check-in through remote therapeutic monitoring(RTM) with discharged patients to home or next level of care.

• Documentation:
  
  Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service(PoS) care delivery and documentation.
  
  Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans,dailyand progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updatesinEMRs(Innova Health/Net Health/PCC).

• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with the rehab team, including Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, to ensure comprehensive care for residents.

• State licensure asan Occupational Therapist.

• EMR and MS office applications.

• CPR/BLS certification.

• Knowledge of Section GG data collection and documentation requirements.

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to supervise assistants,technicians/aidsand student/interns.

• Modality Certification +

• Experience in LTPAC/LTC clinical programs are always a plus