Occupational Therapist

To provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents upon physician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and facility standards.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy.
• Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of KY. Must maintain active license in good standing throughout employment.
• 1 year experience in post-acute care or LTC setting preferred.
• CPR certification preferred or required upon hire. CPR certification must remain current throughout employment.

• Act as a liaison with residents, families, support departments, insurance companies, etc., to adequately plan for resident needs.
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics at all times.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Be knowledgeable of occupational therapy practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing occupational therapy functions in the post-acute facility.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the occupational therapy department.
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Display integrity and professionalism.
• Follow occupational treatment plans for residents.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
• Chart appropriately and timely.
• Utilize software appropriately and accurately.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward residents, families, colleagues.
• Assist in the evacuation of residents.
• Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Practice good personal hygiene.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull a minimum of 35 lbs.