Occupational Therapist - Therapy Coordinator Position

Miller's Merry Manor; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)

401K

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance benefits

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Therapy Coordinator to act as the primary liaison between the interdisciplinary team and the therapy department, manage schedules, and evaluate patients. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a state license. Benefits include ESOP and health insurance. Experience in rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in rehabilitation preferred.
• Willingness to provide therapy services at various locations.
• Competency in applying therapy principles and materials.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison between facility team and therapy department.
• Manage patient/therapist schedules according to treatment needs.
• Evaluate and treat patients using therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state license/certification

Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Therapy Coordinator Position

The Therapy Coordinator acts as primary liaison between facility interdisciplinary team and therapy department. Main point of contact for communication, representing the therapy department at facility meetings and care conferences. Also responsible for managing patient/therapist schedules in keeping with patient treatment needs and in coordination with the primary therapy staff and MDS staff.

Responsibilities include being an integral part of a dedicated therapy Team, with easy access to local Regional Management Staff for support. Benefits include Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP), 401K, and Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance benefits.

The Occupational Therapist would evaluate and treat patients, in accordance with the orders from the physician, through the use of therapeutic procedures and assistive devices intended to maximize functional potential in all areas of a patient's life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current state license/certification
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board
• Prefer minimum one (1) year experience in rehabilitation
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to provide therapy services in locations including, but not limited to, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Outpatient Facilities, Long Term Care Facilities or Home Health Care
• Demonstrate competency in applying the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in specific therapy discipline
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements