Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an OT to provide direct rehabilitation care to patients under physician referral. The role emphasizes adherence to state laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include NBCOT certification, BSOT/MSOT, active Indiana license, CPR, and preferably 1 year experience. Candidates should be proficient with Word, Excel, and email, and able to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT).
• Currently licensed/registered in the applicable state with active standing.
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Follow occupational treatment plans for ADLs and related activities.
• Establish, assess, and modify measurable goals.
• Oversee care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
• Chart appropriately and timely; use therapy software as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude.
• Participate in evacuation of patients as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional conduct.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team; apply safety and policy guidelines.
• Communicate effectively to plan for patient needs and rights.

Skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

BSOT or MSOT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

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
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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