Occupational Therapist - Rehab Lead & Telehealth

LionStone Care; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Early pay

Discount program

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Education loan repayment

Job summary

LionStone Care in Dayton, OH is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage. The role includes planning and directing OT services within a nursing facility, maintaining records, and coordinating with other departments. Telehealth may be used to ensure compliance and continuity of care.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license in the state. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for effective care planning and

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our occupational therapy services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Communicate with staff from related departments when planning therapy services.
• Develop and maintain occupational therapy standards.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which occupational therapy will be accomplished.
• Review occupational therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, a minimum of annually.
• Interpret occupational therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, as necessary.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the occupational therapy department in conjunction with the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes, as required.
• Work with the Facility’s consultants for equipment, custom wheelchairs, etc.
• Ensure that billing for therapy services rendered are coded accurately and in accordance with current standards.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, as necessary.
• Write appropriate orders for Occupational Therapy services rendered in the electronic medical chart.
• Report any questions or concerns to your Director of Rehabilitation.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants in accordance with state & board policies, and review treatment/documentation.
• Administer therapy services via Telehealth as required to maintain compliance.

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

LionStone Care in Dayton, OH is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for per diem coverage. The role includes planning and directing OT services within a nursing facility, maintaining records, and coordinating with other departments. Telehealth may be used to ensure compliance and continuity of care.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and an active OT license in the state. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for effective care planning and