Occupational Therapist for an Inhouse Skilled Nursing Facility

600 North Brush OPCO LLC; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and direct therapy services while ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and an active state license. This role requires evaluations, treatment planning, and communication with residents and their families. Competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license.
• Ongoing education for license maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings to determine treatment plans.
• Evaluate residents and develop treatment strategies.
• Communicate treatment plans to residents and families.
• Establish therapy schedules with team members.
• Ensure proper documentation of therapy services.
• Oversee COTA and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Interdisciplinary Communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Active Occupational Therapy license

Job description

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, or PRN positions available

Job Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in facility in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by Administrator, to ensure that highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Functions:

• Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
• Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
• Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
• Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Growth opportunities from within

Benefits based on Full Time Status