Occupational Therapist - PRN

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia, seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team. The role involves evaluating residents per MD orders, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapy to support maximal independence.

Requires an OT degree, NBCOT certification, active state license, and familiarity with Functional Pathways policies. Flexible hours and opportunities for continuing education are available within a 5-Star Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must possess NBCOT certification.
• Active state license required.
• Familiarity with Functional Pathways policies and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish Treatment Plans and Goals.
• Re-assess patients and caseload to determine need for continued services or discharge.
• Provide thorough discharge planning to maximize independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Identify equipment needs and order equipment per policy.
• Complete documentation per Guidelines in Documentation Manual.
• Coordinate staff in-services to ensure safe and effective carry over of programs.
• Attend Continuing Education courses relevant to the position.
• Maintain professionalism and follow all relevant regulations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

OT degree

NBCOT certification

State license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

About this position

Description:

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our team!

PRN position available with ability for flexible hours.

• Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate Treatment Plans and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.
• Re-assess patients and caseload as needed in order to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress. Carry out treatment plan as indicated.
• Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Identify equipment needs of Occupational Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy.
• Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.
• Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.
• Attend Continuing Education courses specific to current position.
• Maintain professionalism and follow all national/state associations regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must possess a current certification from NBCOT
• Active state license required.
• Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza vaccine and recommend the Covid-19 vaccine(s).