Occupational Therapist

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Job summary

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Laramie, WY. The role involves developing and implementing therapy plans, monitoring resident progress, and contributing to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications include a degree in OT, successful OTR certification, and current state licensure. The facility emphasizes patient care and collaborative care under the Rehabilitation Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) completed.
• Current licensure in the state of practice where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with state practice act and/or AOTA guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with physician order and monitor outcomes.
• Communicate resident and staff issues affecting caseload and participate in discharge planning.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

Successful completion of National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR)

Current licensure in State of practice

Job description

Occupational Therapist

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Job Summary:

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Essential Functions:

• Comply with state practice act and/or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes with physician order. Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and alter the treatment plan as appropriate with physician approval.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of any Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.
• Communicate resident/staff issues affecting assigned caseload.
• Develop/implement Occupational Therapy and/or Dysphagia services in conjunction with the RM and Center staff.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Demonstrate supervisory activities in patient charts and service logs as applicable.
• Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.
• Provide OT screenings and evaluations to determine residents’ functional level before initiation of treatment.
• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.
• Supervise OT assistants and aides if applicable.
• Self-monitor productivity level daily.
• Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate.
• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.
• Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.
• Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.
• Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.
• Complete progress notes per Center policy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Review and denials process as requested by RM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR).
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation

503 18th Street Laramie, WY 82070, USA

Laramie Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.