Occupational Therapist - PRN

Overview

Occupational Therapist - PRN (Healthcare)

Brookshire Post Acute is hiring an Occupational Therapist in Denver, CO. This position offers a PRN shift within a culture that values staff and resident care.

• Provide occupational therapy services

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• 401k with match (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
• Sick Leave
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
• Fun environment and a great staff to work with
• Impactful Work:
  Make a real difference in the lives of our residents

• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students.

• Current, unencumbered license to work as an Occupational Therapist in CO
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Nethealth and Point Click Care