Occupational Therapist

Highland Place Rehab and Nursing; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Place Rehab and Nursing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to screen, evaluate, and treat residents requiring OT services. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapies, educating staff, and supervising OT assistants in a collaborative rehab team.

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, have a current state license, and demonstrate strong communication skills and knowledge of accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license to practice Occupational Therapy.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of therapy evaluation techniques and treatment principles.
• Understanding of state and federal accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients/residents needing Occupational Therapy services.
• Review medical information and conduct screenings to determine need and benefit from services.
• Perform patient evaluations under physician orders and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans and educate staff; supervise OT staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information.
• Maintain accurate billing information daily according to procedures.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and family meetings as appropriate.
• Adhere to documentation requirements of Rehabilitation department and facility.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and rehabilitation aides/extenders as appropriate.
• Provide staff training and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Therapy evaluation principles

Licensing knowledge

Accreditation standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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