Flexible-Hours Occupational Therapist for Rehab & Independence

PACS Group; Marion (OH); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and families to support rehabilitation goals.

The role includes supervising COTAs, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring compliant documentation while maintaining a safe, patient-centered care environment. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential.

Qualificações

• 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 Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• 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 problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Reading procedures

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Licensed in the state

CPR certification

Ferramentas

Net Health

Point Click Care

Descrição da vaga

PACS Group is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians and families to support rehabilitation goals.

The role includes supervising COTAs, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring compliant documentation while maintaining a safe, patient-centered care environment. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential.