Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab Leader

Personal Healthcare Management LLC; Town of Ridgeway (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Premium compensation

Great benefits package

Professional growth

Descripción de la vacante

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in New York is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will evaluate residents, develop care plans, and deliver restorative therapy services per physician orders.

The role requires NYS license, a bachelor’s or higher, geriatric experience preferred, and strong communication, independence, and teamwork to thrive in a dynamic SNF setting.

Formación

• Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Occupational Therapist, Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy or international equivalent.
• Geriatric experience preferred.
• A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation.
• Able to use necessary computer applications.
• Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources.
• High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately.
• Ability to function independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations.
• Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs.
• Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs.
• Completes Occupational Therapy evaluations upon physician order.
• Establishes Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for treatments per physician order.
• Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities.
• Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan.
• Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals.
• Discharges residents from Occupational Therapy services when appropriate.
• Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning, ROM and Self-care/ADL tasks.
• Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PDPM.
• Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy.
• Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements.
• Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment.
• Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures.
• Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy.
• Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents.
• Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned.
• Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames.
• Participates in internal audits as directed.
• Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
• Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards.
• Complies with all facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information.
• Respects all residents all resident rights.
• Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately.
• Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures.
• Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately.
• Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems.
• Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
• Maintains high standards of professional conduct.

Conocimientos

NYS OT license

Bachelor's degree

Geriatric experience

Driver's license

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Motivation & initiative

Independent & team oriented

Ability to handle stress

Oral & written communication

Educación

Accredited OT program

International equivalent

Herramientas

Computer software

Descripción del empleo

Personal Healthcare Management LLC in New York is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will evaluate residents, develop care plans, and deliver restorative therapy services per physician orders.

The role requires NYS license, a bachelor’s or higher, geriatric experience preferred, and strong communication, independence, and teamwork to thrive in a dynamic SNF setting.