Occupational Therapist (OT)

AristaCare at Parkside; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

AristaCare at Parkside seeks an Occupational Therapist for its in-house Skilled Nursing Facility in Linden, NJ. You will plan, organize, and direct therapy services to ensure high-quality resident care in accordance with CMS and local standards.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. Requirements: BS in OT, active NJ OT license, and ongoing continuing education. Competitive pay and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must have an active New Jersey Occupational Therapy license.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with standards of practice and company procedures.
• Document and bill Occupational Therapist services in NetHealth or equivalent EMR per CMS expectations.
• Evaluate residents to determine needs for intervention and develop treatment plans with short/long-term goals.
• Communicate evaluation findings and treatment plans to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist - In-House SNF

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

Job Purpose: To assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Occupational Therapist services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by DOR, Administrator, or Regional support team to assure the highest degree of quality resident care is always maintained.

Job Functions:

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of Occupational Therapist services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine the need for intervention/treatment.
• Conduct timely screening of residents referred to physical therapy to determine the need for intervention/ treatment.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/ responsible parties, and interdisciplinary team members.
• To complete compliant and medically necessary documentation from CMS expectations in NetHealth EMR systems

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Must have an active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification -
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Location: 400 W Stimpson Ave, Linden, NJ 07036, USA

More about us at: www.aristacare.com

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