Occupational Therapist

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Rawlins (WY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wyoming is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing treatment plans, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and participating in discharge planning. Candidates must possess a degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant licensure. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care and professional development opportunities, while prioritizing patient care and staff collaboration.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR).
• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with state practice act and AOTA guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans focusing on functional outcomes.
• Participate in discharge planning and resident meets as needed.

Skills

Occupational Therapy practices

Quality assurance participation

Supervision of aides

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist

Turn your job into a career with Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness!

Job Summary:

Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness is seekingan Occupational Therapist to join our exciting and fast paced team!

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.

Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401, USA

Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.