Occupational Therapist (OT)

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

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services in Linden, NJ seeks an Occupational Therapist for an in-house Skilled Nursing Facility to provide therapy services, develop plans, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, maintains an active NJ license, and pursues ongoing continuing education to uphold licensure. Experience with CMS/NetHealth documentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Occupational Therapy license in New Jersey.
• Ongoing continuing education to maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapist services to residents according to standards and procedures.
• Adhere to documentation and billing procedures.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Conduct regular screening of residents to determine intervention needs.
• Evaluate residents to obtain data for treatment planning.
• Develop treatment plans with short and long-term goals.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to residents, families, and the care team.
• Complete CMS-compliant documentation in NetHealth EMR.

Skills

Clinical OT skills

Documentation in EMR

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

- In-House SNF

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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