Occupational Therapist

Southwest LTC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest LTC in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an Occupational Therapist (PRN) at Northwest Nursing Center. The role involves screening residents, developing and implementing treatment plans, and coordinating with families and the care team.

The successful candidate will have an OT degree, an active OT license for the state, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Collaboration with the Rehabilitation Director is essential to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s).
• OT degree required.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine intervention or treatment.
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans with goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members.
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services.
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Administrator of the facility or Director of Rehabilitation.

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Northwest Nursing Center - Oklahoma City, OK 73112Position Type: PRN

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Administrator of the facility or Director of Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification