Occupational Therapist at Westchester Village

Full-Time Occupational Therapist at Westchester Village

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Sign-on bonus offered.

Provides Occupational Therapy and related services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with Occupational Therapy Guidelines. Includes evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment and discharge plans, supervision of assistants, and participation in case management. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff. Adheres to state regulations regarding Occupational Therapy.

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Valid Occupational Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

• Ensures execution of doctor’s orders
• Provides Occupational Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
• Maintains appropriate patient schedules, as per established guidelines
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate
• Follows administrative policies and procedures, including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
• Participates in continuous quality improvement
• Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
• Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift

Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients. Work environment can be crowded and noisy.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.