Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Center of Federal Way; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

The OT - Occupational Therapist at Life Care Centers of America provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws and Life Care standards. Requirements include NBCOT certification, an accredited OT degree (BSOT/MSOT), an active state license, and CPR certification; new grads welcome to apply.

Prior clinical experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certified upon hire; renewal optional
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; active license throughout employment
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current during employment

Responsibilities

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Knowledgeable of applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions
• Implement and interpret department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including patient rights, safety and sanitation
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory trainings
• Follow occupational treatment plans; establish and modify goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs and Rehab Aides
• Chart appropriately and timely; use therapy software accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in evacuation of patients
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team
• Move as required during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Education

BSOT or MSOT

NBCOT certification

Active state license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Employment Status: PRN Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 55 Pay Rate Minimum: 50 Shift: Days

Job Type: PRN

Wage Range: $50- $55DOE

Setting & Population Served

Life Care Centers of America facilitiesoperateas Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate dailyassistance
• Short term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

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’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