PRN Occupational Therapist

Summit Care Inc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Care Inc. in Kansas administers occupational therapy services for patients, caregivers, and facilities.

The OT evaluates patients, develops and updates treatment plans, and supervises assistants while participating in case management in line with state guidelines. Responsibilities include following doctor’s orders, maintaining quality records, coordinating with staff and families, and driving program development aimed at improving residents’ functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Accredited Occupational Therapy program completion required
• Active OT license to practice in the applicable state(s)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and customer relations abilities
• Ability to analyze problems and exercise mature judgment

Responsibilities

• Execute doctor’s orders and provide OT evaluation and treatment planning
• Develop and implement treatment plans with measurable outcomes
• Supervise therapy assistants and students
• Maintain therapy records and documentation for reimbursement
• Coordinate with facility staff, patients, and families
• Participate in training for facility staff and rehabilitation staff
• Contribute to program development focused on functional outcomes
• Ensure safety and compliance with policies and regulations

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

OT License (State)

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Reports to: Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Clinical
Supervises: Occupational Therapy Assistants and Students

Position Summary

Provides Occupational Therapy and related services for patients, caregivers, and facilities in accordance with the principles and practices of Occupational Therapy Guidelines. Provides quality Occupational Therapy including: Evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatments and discharge plans, supervision of assistants, and participation in case management. Represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff. Adheres to all state regulations regarding Occupational Therapy.

Qualifications Required

• Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Valid Occupational Therapy License to practice in appropriate state(s)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective leadership and customer relations skills
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures execution of doctor’s orders
• Provides Occupational Therapy screening and evaluation to determine patients current physical status
• Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice
• Oversees and participates in the maintenance of therapy records
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
• Maintains appropriate patient schedules, as per established guidelines
• Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements
• Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate
• Follows administrative policies and procedures, including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety
• Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff
• Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
• Participates in continuous quality improvement
• Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
• Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Success Factors/Job Competencies

• Results Orientation – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for further growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
• Social Sensitivity – Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful and positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
• Quality Outcomes – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
• Safe Working Environment - Demonstrates an awareness of, and adherence to, safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working and living in the facility.
• Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift.
• Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions and equipment.
• Workplace Standards – Complies with relevant regulations, standards, and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.)
• Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training, as mandated, upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
• Education – Participates in required in-service and educational programs on a continual basis.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.
• Universal Precautions - Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to walk, stand, sit, lift equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee shares work space with other employees; therefore, the environment can become crowded and noisy.

General Sign-off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. Summit Care will advise employees of any changes in their job duties.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Summit Care does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services, or employment.