Occupational Therapist $5000 sign on bonus

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regence Medical

Delta Dental

Vision

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents, treat mobility limitations, and coordinate care with physicians, families, and the health team. The role includes supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a state license as an Occupational Therapist, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and prefers advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy; Masters/ Doctorate preferred.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state; maintain license in good standing.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.
• Proficient in computer skills and data entry for health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine OT needs and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility and independence.
• Supervise COTA and aides following state practice acts.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and staff regarding progress and discharge planning.
• Complete timely documentation per facility, governmental, and payer requirements.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy

Masters/Doctorate preferred

Tools

Net Health

Point Click Care

Job description

Full time

Wage DOE: $45-$60/hour

General Purpose

The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents’ information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students.

Qualification

_ Education and/or Experience _

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.

_ Certificates, Licenses, Registrations _

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Summary of Benefits

We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium paymentsfor employees and dependents will be as follows:

Regence Medical, Delta Dental, Vision, 401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.