OT Occupational Therapist

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Perks and activities

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is hiring an Occupational Therapist. The role involves conducting comprehensive OT evaluations, developing treatment plans with clear goals, and ensuring orders and documentation meet MD guidance.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support residents’ functional goals and coordinate with caregivers and families. We offer a competitive benefits package, flexible scheduling, paid time off, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited OT program recognized by AOTA.
• SNF experience preferred.
• Current OT license/registration in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT evaluations based on physician orders.
• Develop and document treatment plans with long- and short-term goals, frequency, duration, and modalities.
• Ensure evaluations, treatments, recertifications, and discharges have MD orders as required.
• Provide ongoing therapy with appropriate modalities and modify treatment as indicated.
• Document daily participation and progress in progress notes, and maintain timely discharge summaries.
• Complete documentation required by the facility and participate in rehab meetings and interdisciplinary team activities.
• Supervise junior staff, students and technicians as needed and co-sign notes.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients, and families, and provide in-service education as needed.
• Adhere to facility policies, patient confidentiality, and resident rights, and maintain punctuality and productivity.

Skills

OT license

SNF experience

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located in Fletcher, NC is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.

NOW HIRING:

(OT) Occupational Therapist

Benefits:

Very competitive Wages and Benefits Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Perks and Activities

Qualifications:

1.Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.

2.SNF experience preferred

3.Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)

Job Responsibilities:

1.Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders.

2.Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.

3.Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities.

4.Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertification's and discharges.

5.Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions.

6.Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely.

7.Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner.

8.Document patient's discharge on a discharge summary as indicated.

9.Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated.

10.Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility.

11.Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.

12.Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager.

13.Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.

14.Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.

15.Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.

16.Perform screens as indicated.

17.Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.

18.Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.

19.Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed. Co-sign notes as indicated.

20.Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.

21.Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed.

22.Comply with all facility policies and procedures.

23.Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.

24.Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.

25.Adhere to productivity requirements.

26.Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.

27.Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers and managers.

28.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager.

29.Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.

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