Occupational Therapist OTR

The Gardens at Aldersgate; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Annual performance evaluations

Paid time off & sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

The Gardens at Aldersgate is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to residents in the skilled nursing setting, helping them reach maximum functional independence within their capabilities.

The OT will design therapy plans, document progress, educate families, and work with the care team to promote safety, optimize daily living activities, and enhance quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to care for SNF patient needs and function
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written)

Responsibilities

• Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Designs individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
• Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs families in energy conservation, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transfers.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
• Participates in patient support groups with other team members.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal & written comms

Travel as needed

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

AOTA registration

Job description

Job Summary:
The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.

Occupational Therapist

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)
• Annual Performance Evaluations
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Electronic Documentation
• Employee Appreciation Events

Job Summary:
The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, and help patients reach maximum performance level and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Designs individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
• Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
• Participates in patient support groups with other team members.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and skills to care for patient needs of the SNF population
• Must possess problem solving skills to successfully perform job
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with other employees, patients, and family members
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job
• Ability to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
• Proficiency with all applicable state, federal, and professional standards

Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
• Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.