Occupational Therapist (OT)

Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Concord (DE)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess needs, develop and deliver therapy programs, and promote residents' highest practical functional level. You will supervise staff, coordinate with physicians and caregivers, and educate residents and families.

Requirements include OT degree, state license, NBCOT registration, and 3 years in long-term care.

Qualifications

OT degree from a program accredited by AOTA/ACOTE.
Current OT license in the state of licensure.
Initial NBCOT registration or eligibility.

Responsibilities

Supervise OT staff and assistants in compliance with licensure.
Conduct screens, evaluations, progress notes, and reevaluations in a timely manner.
Develop and implement individual therapy plans to maximize residents’ potential.

Skills

Patience with elderly

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

OT degree accredited by AOTA/ACOTE

Active OT license in state

NBCOT certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment familiarity

Job description

Regency Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a 100-bed facility located in Wilmington, Delaware, has an opening for an Occupational Therapist.

The Occupational Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Occupational Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of residents. They implement individualized therapy programs that are created to maximize potential. They will educate and train residents and caregivers in those skills and functions to promote the residents' highest practical functional level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This summarizes the major essential responsibilities and duties regularly performed and normally assigned to this position. Listed below is a summary of the position responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists with temporary licenses, students, and ancillary staff in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards. Performs (including documentation of such) screens, evaluations, progress reports, treatment encounter notes, and reevaluations of residents in regard to physical therapy needs upon referral in a timely manner.

Establishes long-term and short-term goals determined by evaluation in conjunction with the resident, physician, caregiver, and additional disciplines involved with patient care
Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertifications, and discharges.
Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and documentation of rehab services as outlined in the residents' plan of care.
Fully participates in patient care, staffing, and other related meetings as assigned by DOR.
Monitors and makes changes to the residents' plan of care as needed
Promotes safety for residents and employees in all areas of the facility.
Places residents' needs first, to ensure that residents and families receive excellent clinical care in a caring and compassionate manner.
Orders, cleans, maintains, and reports issues with supplies and equipment as needed.
Establish professional relationships with residents, family members, and the facility team to ensure that consistent communication is provided to them regularly
Partner with residents, family members, and facility staff through the care and discharge planning process to facilitate transition to the appropriate level of care.
Assist as needed with facility training(s).
Be available to travel to facilities within a reasonable distance as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of a school of Occupational Therapy accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education standards
Valid Occupational Therapy license and able to practice in the state(s) of licensure.
Have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3 years of experience in long-term care preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, use hands to fingers, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, twist from side to side, and bend at the knees.The team members will need to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, push a minimum of 200 pounds, and push such a weight a minimum of 200 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and distance vision.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write clear and concise routine reports and documentation regarding resident care. The ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, team members, and family members.

COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).
Familiar with telephone equipment, fax machines, copiers, and other various pieces of office equipment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must know state practice acts, thorough knowledge of Medicare and third-party billing.
Must possess patience and understanding of the elderly and have a sincere interest in working with the elderly population.
The employee will adhere to all universal precautions and prescribed safety and infection control procedures at all times.
Washes hands thoroughly, uses disposable gloves where indicated and properly disposes of soiled materials.
Safeguards all resident information and adheres to all HIPPA regulations.

OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS