Occupational Therapist - Flexible Schedule & PTO Benefits

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive Wages and Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our long-term care team. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and document progress according to policy.

Requirements include OT degree recognized by AOTA, state license, and SNF experience preferred; the role offers a flexible schedule and benefits package with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• OT degree (B.S./MA/MS/Doctorate) recognized by AOTA
• SNF experience preferred
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders.
• Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.
• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions.
• Document patient’s daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely.
• Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner.
• Document patient’s discharge on a discharge summary as indicated.
• Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated.
• Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility.
• Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager.
• Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Perform screens as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed. Co-sign notes as indicated.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

Skills

SNF experience preferred

Licensed/registered in state

Education

OT degree (B.S./MA/MS/Doctorate) recognized by AOTA

Job description

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our long-term care team. You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team and document progress according to policy.

Requirements include OT degree recognized by AOTA, state license, and SNF experience preferred; the role offers a flexible schedule and benefits package with opportunities for professional growth.