Occupational Therapist

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleburg Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide screening, evaluation, and treatment for facility patients. You will develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.

You will implement therapy, educate staff, supervise OT assistants and aides, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings. The role requires a state license and a degree in Occupational Therapy, along with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current state license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of therapy treatment and evaluation principles.
• Familiar with state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients to determine need for Occupational Therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Supervise OT assistants and rehab aides as allowed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate billing information.
• Document compliance with facility policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical competency

Documentation skills

Licensure knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

State license

Tools

Rehab equipment

Job description

Qualifications: The Occupational Therapist must: have a Degree in Occupational Therapy, have current state license, have excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, materials, and equipment utilization, and demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation standards.

The Occupational Therapist:

• Assumes responsibility for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services
• Reviews medical information and conducts screenings prior to evaluations to determine patient need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services
• Performs patient's evaluations under physician order and develops a treatment plan in accordance with patient's needs
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of occupational therapy staff
• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physical related information
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as indicated by patient needs and state laws and discipline practice act
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate

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