Occupational Therapist

Northbrooke-Post-Acute; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance included for?

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and

Job summary

Northbrooke Post-Acute in Jackson, Tennessee seeks a qualified rehabilitation professional to provide therapy services for a 120-bed facility. The role focuses on initiating evaluations per MD orders, developing treatment plans, and ensuring outcomes align with payer guidelines.

You will educate staff and third-party payers on benefits, complete thorough documentation, and coordinate with rehab teams and program specialists.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients per MD orders and payer guidelines.
• Develops treatment plans and provides therapy for functional outcomes.
• Educates staff and payers on treatment benefits.
• Completes documentation including evaluations and daily notes.
• Records data in EMR and rehab systems.
• Screens patients for potential therapy.
• Maintains safety and professional standards at all times.
• Attends continuing education and provides in-service training.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Northbrooke Post-Acute , a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is located in Jackson, Tennessee servicing patients with wound care, rehabilitation and skilled services. Our focus is to provide the utmost quality of care to all of our patients while maintaining a compliant and welcoming environment. We are a passionate team who truly care for the well-being of our residents, family members and staff.

Position Overview:

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.
• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.
• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.
• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems
• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.
• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.
• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.
• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisors to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

Offering for a PRN and possibly a full time role opportunity!

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