Occupational Therapist - PRN

NOVO Rehabilitation; Stilwell (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVO Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy to our geriatric residents. You will design and implement individualized plans of care focused on ADLs, mobility, and safety, while collaborating with families and staff to support recovery and daily functioning.

Preference given to applicants with NBCOT certification, OK licensure, and experience across multiple senior diagnostic groups.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current NBCOT exam passing or eligible to sit for NBCOT is required.
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK; maintains CEUs as required by the board.
• Ability to complete documentation efficiently to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with older adults in multiple diagnostic groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and fulfill a plan of care for ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting).Improve resident safety and quality of life through targeted therapy.
• Provide quality occupational therapy services and recognize referrals per standards and procedures.
• Evaluate and collect data to reflect the plan of care and resident well-being.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants as approved to justify skilled services and plan implementation.
• Educate patient, family, and staff on therapy techniques to ensure carryover into daily activities.
• Complete daily treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharges to justify skilled care.

Skills

Geriatric therapy

Patient assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

OK OT license (OTR)

Job description

NOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter.

NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.

We are now offering Tuition Reimbursement for all full-time employees who join NOVO Rehabilitation

Mission Statement:

We shepherd people for the glory of God.

Company Overview:

Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities:

• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for initiating and fulfilling a plan of care targeted around activities of daily living for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and/or feeing, improving the overall safety of the resident, and enhancing their quality of life with their desired ADLs and functional mobility.
• Provides quality occupational therapy services and recognizes referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards
• Evaluates and obtains data necessary to ensure the plan of care reflects the safety and overall well-being of the individual
• Provides ongoing supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants as agreed upon through board certified Form 5 to ensure justification for the need of skilled services and proper implementation of plan of care
• Educates/coordinates with the patient, family, outside contractors, and/or staff as needed regarding appropriate occupational therapy techniques to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities
• Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharges to justify skilled necessity and to ensure best quality of care per Medicare guidelines

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher from an occupational therapist accredited program
• Must have passing score on the NBCOT exam
• Current, active licensure in the state of OK
• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board
• Must be able to complete documentation efficiently to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements
• Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred
• Valid driver’s license, and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws
• Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families