Occupational Therapist - SNF Rehab & Functional Goals

Recover-Care Healthcare; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Annual Evaluations

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care Healthcare in the United States seeks a Registered Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, helping them reach maximum performance and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.

The role involves documenting patient records, directing support staff, designing individualized therapy, and developing home programs, with emphasis on helping patients maintain functional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate).
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) required.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel ability

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

OT registration (AOTA)

Job description

Recover-Care Healthcare in the United States seeks a Registered Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, helping them reach maximum performance and to use skills learned to the fullest to function in the community within the limits of their capabilities.

The role involves documenting patient records, directing support staff, designing individualized therapy, and developing home programs, with emphasis on helping patients maintain functional