Occupational Therapist; OT

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
## Occupational Therapist (OT)
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JR170327
** Occupational Therapist (OT) – Bridge Crest Post Acute*
* ** Compensation: $50–$60/hour (DOE)
** Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our care team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team-driven environment, we’d love to meet you.
* ** Essential Duties**  + Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies  + Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence  + Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act  + Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning  + Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed  + Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed  + Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements  + Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols  + Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies  + Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs;

i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars  + Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information  + Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order  + Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned  + Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues
* ** Supervisory Requirements**  + Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students
* ** Qualifications**  +
** Education and/or Experience**    - 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 for Net Health and Point Click Care  +
** Language Skills**    - Ability to read technical procedures
- Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manual
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families  +
** Mathematical Skills**    - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations  +
** Reasoning Ability**    - Ability to solve practical problem    - Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form  +
** Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations**    - Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Washington
- Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board
- Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility    - CPR certification, if required by licensure
* ** Physical Demands**  + The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment  + The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment,…