OT Occupational Therapist

YAD Healthcare; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Company discounts

Company perks and activities

Job summary

Fletcher Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fletcher, NC is hiring an Occupational Therapist to support residents in a long term care setting. You will conduct comprehensive OT evaluations, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an OT degree recognized by the AOTA and current NC licensure; SNF experience is preferred. A positive, collaborative approach and thorough documentation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an OT degree recognized by AOTA and eligible for licensure in NC.
• SNF experience preferred.
• Holds current OT license/registration in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT evaluation based on MD orders.
• Document findings on standardized evaluation form timely and accurately.
• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan with goals, frequency, duration and modalities.
• Ensure MD orders for evaluations, treatments, recertifications and discharges.
• Deliver comprehensive treatment to patients and modify as indicated while adhering to precautions.
• Document daily participation and progress, and update treatment plan monthly.
• Document discharge on discharge summary and any in-services as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for OT services.
• Supervise junior staff and students; co-sign notes as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff, patients, and families.

Skills

Documentation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical evaluation

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

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:

• Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.
• SNF experience preferred
• Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation based on MD orders.
• Document findings on the standardized evaluation form timely, accurately and adhering to all guidelines.
• Provide a comprehensive treatment plan including long and short term goals, frequency, duration and treatment modalities.
• Ensure MD orders are obtained for evaluations, treatments, recertification's and discharges.
• Provide comprehensive treatment to patients utilizing modalities and modify patient treatment as indicated while adhering to precautions.
• Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress note accurately and timely.
• Document monthly updated treatment plan on recertification comprehensively and in a timely manner.
• Document patient's discharge on a discharge summary as indicated.
• Document any caregiver or discharge in-services on an in-service form as indicated.
• Complete any and all other documentation forms required by Facility.
• Document care plans and information needed for the MDS as deemed necessary by the facility.
• Attend facility and rehab meetings as indicated by Supervisor and/or Regional Manager.
• Participate in facility committee meetings as indicated.
• Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Perform screens as indicated.
• Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for occupational therapy services rendered.
• Cover other therapists patient caseload during absence as necessary.
• Supervise junior staff members, students and technicians as needed. Co-sign notes as indicated.
• Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients and patient families.
• Provide in-service education regarding patient care or occupational therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals and/or and community as needed.
• Comply with all facility policies and procedures.
• Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and project a professional image at all times.
• Adhere to productivity requirements.
• Comply with all Facility HR policies re: lunch, sick and time off notification.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or Regional Manager.
• Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.