Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Fletcherville (GA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care in a post-acute setting upon physician referral. You will work within Life Care standards, maintain licensing, and support patients' daily living goals.

Required NBCOT certification at hire (renewal optional), active state licensure, and CPR. New grads are welcome to apply, with orientation and ongoing professional development provided.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certification required at hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (BSOT or MSOT).
• Current license/registration in applicable state; active in good standing.
• CPR certification at hire or during orientation; must stay current.

Aufgaben

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Liaises with patients, families, and other departments to plan for patient needs.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic goals and treatment plans.
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs and Rehab Aides.
• Chart timely and accurately; use therapy software appropriately.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team and maintain patient rights and safety.

Kenntnisse

NBCOT certification

MS Office proficiency

Email proficiency

Ausbildung

BSOT or MSOT

Accredited OT program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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