Occupational Therapist

Jewish Home Family; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Home Family is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Rockleigh, NJ to perform screenings, evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharges under physician supervision. You will supervise assistants and contribute to rehabilitation services according to plan of care.

Responsibilities include establishing goals, reassessing every 30 days, coordinating with care teams, documenting in the EMR, and supporting program development within the facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
• Current New Jersey occupational therapist license.
• NBCOT certification.
• Minimum 5 years of long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients per MD orders and establishes care goals.
• Re-assesses patients and updates Plan of Care at least every 30 days.
• Screens all facility patients quarterly for functional declines.
• Ensures thorough discharge planning.
• Documents progress and responses in EMR.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as directed.
• Identifies needs for program development and implements policies.
• Coordinates in-services for facility staff to ensure safe carry-over of Restorative Programs.

Skills

LTC experience

Plan of Care

Clinical supervision

Education

New Jersey OT License

NBCOT Certification

Job description

Pay Frequency: Hourly Pay Maximum: 60 Pay Minimum: 60

Job Overview

The Occupational Therapist will complete screening, evaluations, re-evaluations, and discharges as supervised by the Physician.The Occupational Therapist will provide supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Evaluates patients assigned per MD orders and as indicated, and establishes appropriate Plan of Care and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.
• Re-assesses patients and completes Updated Plan of Care least every 30 days, or as indicated on initial evaluation, in order to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress. Carry out treatment plan as indicated.
• Screens all patients in facility on a quarterly basis, to identify those who have experienced declines in their functional abilities and determine if Occupational Therapy intervention is indicated.
• Provides thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Observes and records patient’s progress, response to treatment and limitations and maintains this information in electronic medical record.
• Completes required documentation at point of service.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Identifies needs for program development and implements programs according to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.
• Attends and reports accurately a patient’s status at weekly UR meeting and interdisciplinary care plan meeting.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited therapy program
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Occupational Therapist New Jersey state license
• NBCOT Certified
• At least 5 years of LTC experience required