Occupational Therapist (New Grad Friendly) SNF

Apploi; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Growth opportunities from within

Job summary

Evolve Therapy Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Lincoln, NE. This PRN role requires planning, directing, and delivering occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

The OT will screen and evaluate residents, develop treatment plans with short- and long-term goals, and coordinate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• OT license in practicing state(s)
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure
• Must have an OT degree and licensure

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop and direct Occupational Therapy Services in the facility.
• Screen residents to determine interventions and treatment plans.
• Evaluate residents and develop short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve them.
• Communicate evaluation findings and treatment plans to residents, families, and the care team.
• Establish therapy schedules with other team members and ensure proper documentation and billing.

Skills

Active OT license

Continuing education

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Evolve Therapy Services is a therapy management organization hiring compassionate therapists for our partner located in Lincoln, NE!

Job Position: Occupational Therapist for an In-house Skilled Nursing Facility

Job Type: PRN

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
• Growth opportunities from within

*Benefits based on Full Time Status