Occupational Therapist

Evergreen Healthcare Group; Worland (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care Plan (Medical,</br

DailyPay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Worland Health and Rehabilitation in Worland, WY is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our fast-paced team. You will develop and implement treatment plans, monitor resident responses, and participate in discharge planning and quality improvement activities.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, be nationally certified (OTR), and hold current state licensure. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR).
• Current licensure in the state of practice where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with state practice act and/or AOTA guidelines.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with physician order and monitor responses.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager of issues needing attention.
• Communicate resident/staff issues affecting caseload.
• Develop/implement OT and/or Dysphagia services with RM and Center staff.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise OT assistants and aides if applicable.
• Document treatment encounters and progress notes per policy.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR)

Current licensure in State of practice where applicable

Job description

Turn your job into a career with Worland Health and Rehabilitation!

Job Summary:

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Occupational Therapist to join our exciting and fast paced team! Our housekeepers provide daily housekeeping services to maintain the Center's safety, sanitation, and attractive condition.

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.

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401, USA

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.