Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Cleveland (TN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus $3,000

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct rehab care per physician referrals and Life Care standards. New grads are welcome to apply and a $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions.

Ideal candidates hold NBCOT certification, an accredited OT degree (BSOT/MSOT), and an active state license. CPR must be maintained; one year of experience is preferred though not required.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certification on hire (renewal optional)
• Accredited OT program graduation (BSOT or MSOT)
• Active license in good standing in the applicable state
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation and kept current

Aufgaben

• Follow prescribed OT treatment plans and OT goals
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs and Rehab Aides
• Document patient progress accurately and timely
• Communicate with patients, families and interdisciplinary team
• Maintain safety, body mechanics and patient rights

Kenntnisse

Communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Patient-focused care

Ausbildung

BSOT/MSOT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Jobbeschreibung

$3000 Sign on Bonus for Full time

NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY

Position Summary

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer