Occupational Therapist

Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions available!

The Encore Rehab Occupational Therapist assumes part- and/or full- time clinical responsibilities in an assigned facility. This is a professional position with the primary responsibility of evaluation of patients and direct patient care. Additional duties of an administrative nature are to be performed as assigned.

The Occupational Therapist must: have a Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, have current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient’s evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of occupational therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physical related information
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

• Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives
• Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility, and teamwork among peers and staff

• Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the program manager as soon as possible
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions to the program manager immediately

• Maintains an adequate liaison with families, residents, and patients
• Demonstrates awareness, respect, and concern for internal customers (coworkers) and external customers (i.e. patients, residents, families, physicians, referral sources)

• Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected
• Assures that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are followed

• Observes rules, policies, and regulations with regard to attendance, punctuality, appearance, and professional attitude, as established by the facility

• Conforms to the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable facility policies for patient privacy
• Conforms to the facility’s policies and procedures

• Able to stand two (2) plus hours without interruptions or breaks
• Able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum of 4 feet, or carry 50 lbs. a minimum of 2 feet.
• Must be able to perform all patient transfers (including stand pivot, 2-person, sliding board, Hoyer Lift, non-weight bearing) safety and effectively, with or without mechanical devices.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently throughout…