Occupational Therapist

Kellogg of Cascadia, LLC; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Valley seeks a passionate Occupational Therapist to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct care in a rehabilitation setting. You will document patient progress, educate families, and coordinate with physicians and rehab staff to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising COTAs, guiding rehab aides, and contributing to facility-wide care planning. A state OT license and CPR certification are required, with six months of long-term care experience

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Provide direct patient care and establish/ administer treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, COTA(s) and rehab staff.
• Supervise COTAs and rehab aides; coordinate care within OBRA guidelines.
• Promote ongoing development of clinical skills and maintain professional interaction.
• Ensure punctuality and regular attendance for shifts.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

OT degree

Job description

Join Our 5-Star Team at Mountain Valley!

Mountain Valley is looking for the best of the best—passionate Occupational Therapists who bring skill, heart, and creativity to their work. We offer flexible hours and scheduling to help you find the perfect balance between your professional and personal life - as well as competitive wage and benefits for full and part time employees.

Position Summary:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. In addition, the OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method.

Essential Functions

• Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing therapy in the following: screening of all residents, assessing and treating all patients who might benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral source.
• Adheres to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
• Thoroughly document progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
• Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), where appropriate.
• Provides consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility.
• Directs COTA(s) and Rehab Aide(s) in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitate the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA).
• Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing or directing and supervising occupational therapy staff in the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach; actively integrating therapy’s role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head meetings, and family conference activities/communications.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effective treatments and procedures to residents, families, and nursing facility.
• Ability to maintain patient/resident confidentiality.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.

Licenses/Certification:

Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.

Current CPR certification.

Experience:

Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.