Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life-Care-Center-of-Columbia-Sc; Columbia (SC); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients on physician referral. The role requires NBCOT certification on hire, an accredited OT degree, and active state licensure with CPR certification.

They value new grads and offer opportunities to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while following Life Care standards and maintaining excellent patient care and safety.

Competenze

• NBCOT certification required upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT/MSOT).
• Active state OT license in good standing.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire.

Mansioni

• Follow established OT treatment plans tailored to each patient.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs and students.
• Chart patient progress accurately and timely.
• Use therapy software and equipment appropriately.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain safety.

Conoscenze

Microsoft Word

Excel

Communication with patients

Formazione

BSOT or MSOT

OT licensure/registration

Descrizione del lavoro

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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