Occupational Therapist (Full Time - OT) - Atmore Nursing Home

Restore Therapy Services; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Restore Therapy Services is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for their Atmore Nursing Home. The role includes evaluating patients' functional status, developing treatment programs, and supervising therapy assistants. Requirements include a degree in occupational therapy, valid therapy license in Alabama, and strong communication and organization skills. Familiarity with computers is essential, and some travel may be necessary. Join a dedicated team where quality care remains a top priority.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid therapy license in Alabama.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the AOTA.
• Ability to travel and a valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and identify equipment needs.
• Develop treatment programs and establish goals for improved function.
• Supervise therapy assistants in performing therapy services.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Computer familiarity

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

CPR certification

Tools

Apple iPads and iPods

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Full Time - OT) - Atmore Nursing Home

To ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained while providing therapy services to the patients and supervising the therapy assistant(s) in the performance of therapy services, in accordance with current federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total program of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Company policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function.
• Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Company professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Company policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to in services, case conferences, and other meetings as required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Restore personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises certified occupational therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Adhere to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must hold a current and valid therapy license in the state employed.
• Familiarity with general use and functions of the computer, including starting programs, using files, apps and navigating screens. Use of internet, e-mail, and understanding confidentiality of user names and passwords. Experience with Apple iPads and iPods a plus.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Some travel may be required.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodation.
• If applying for an Outpatient position, you must possess an active AHA (American Heart Association) CPR certification.