Occupational Therapist

YAD Management; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive Wages and Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our long-term care team. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to improve functional outcomes.

The OT will document progress, ensure MD orders are followed, attend meetings, and participate in facility initiatives. A valid state license and AOTA recognition are required, with SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a B.S., M.A., M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy recognized by AOTA.
• SNF experience preferred.
• Holds current license/registration in the state where practice occurs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT evaluation based on MD orders.
• Document findings on standardized evaluation forms timely and accurately.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans with short and long-term goals, frequency and duration.
• Obtain MD orders for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Provide treatments using modalities while adhering to precautions and updating progress notes.
• Document daily participation and progress in progress notes.
• Update treatment plans at recertification and document discharge summaries as indicated.
• Document caregiver or discharge in-services when required.
• Complete all facility documentation forms and ensure MDS data is accurate.
• Attend rehab meetings and participate in facility committees as directed.
• Act as rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team and assist in scheduling patients.
• Perform screens and coordinate billing for OT services rendered.
• Cover other therapists’ caseload during absences and supervise junior staff as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients, families and colleagues.
• Deliver in-service education on patient care or OT services as needed.
• Comply with facility policies, confidentiality and resident rights.
• Report on-time adherence to work hours and maintain a professional image.
• Meet productivity requirements and comply with HR policies.
• Contribute to a positive work atmosphere and assist team as directed.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor or Regional Manager.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Skills

SNF experience

Licensed in-state

Education

B.S./M.A./M.S./D.O.T. in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Located in Fletcher, NC is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING: (OT) Occupational Therapist

Benefits

• Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package


• Flexible Schedule


• Paid Time Off


• Company Discounts


• Company Perks and Activities

Qualifications

• 1.Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.


• 2.SNF experience preferred


• 3.Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• 1.Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders.


• 2.Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.


• 3.Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities.


• 4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.


• 5.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions.


• 6.Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely.


• 7.Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner.


• 8.Document patient’s discharge on a discharge summary as indicated.


• 9.Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated.


• 10.Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility.


• 11.Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.


• 12.Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager.


• 13.Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.


• 14.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.


• 15.Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.


• 16.Perform screens as indicated.


• 17.Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.


• 18.Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.


• 19.Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed. Co-sign notes as indicated.


• 20.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.


• 21.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed.


• 22.Comply with all facility policies and procedures.


• 23.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.


• 24.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.


• 25.Adhere to productivity requirements.


• 26.Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.


• 27.Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.


• 28.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager.


• 29.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.