Occupational Therapist

Ennis Care Center; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Ennis, TX, seeks a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, treat OT needs, and maintain medical record documentation. You will communicate with families and physicians and contribute to discharge planning.

You will supervise COTA and aides, develop individualized plans to improve mobility and independence, and provide staff training while ensuring infection control and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; Masters/Doctorate preferred.
• Proficient with Net Health and PointClickCare software.
• Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Clear communication with managers, coworkers, families.
• Mathematical skills for fractions, percentages, ratios.
• Strong problem-solving and interpretive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine OT needs and rehab potential per physician orders.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence.
• Assist nursing with Restorative Aide training.
• Supervise COTA and aides in resident care while following state law.
• Communicate progress with physicians, staff, residents, and families.
• Participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide staff in-services and training programs.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation per requirements.
• Maintain safe treatment environment with infection control protocols.
• Educate residents and families on goals, home programs, and safety.
• Facilitate orders for DME to support independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report equipment problems and contribute to quality initiatives.
• Relate positively with residents, families, staff, and colleagues.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Reading procedures

Policy comprehension

Giving information

Mathematics

Reasoning

Instruction interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Masters/Doctorate preferred

Tools

Net Health

PointClickCare

Job description

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

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.

Qualification

• 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 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. 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, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACs is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.