Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehab care to patients per physician referral in a post-acute setting. The role requires NBCOT certification at hire, a BSOT/MSOT, and an active state license with CPR current.

Candidates with a year of experience are preferred, though new grads are welcome. The OT will collaborate with OTAs, rehab aides, and other staff, maintain documentation, and adhere to Life Care standards and policies.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification required at hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT/MSOT).
• Must hold active OT license in the applicable state.
• One year of experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• CPR certification at hire and maintained throughout employment.

Responsabilités

• Follow occupational therapy treatment plans for patients.
• Establish and modify realistic, measurable, timely goals.
• Oversee care provided by OTAs and rehab aides.
• Chart patient information promptly and accurately.
• Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Assist in patient evacuation when needed.
• Maintain dependable attendance and collaboration on a team.
• Demonstrate good judgment and safe body mechanics.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Patient care

Communication

Decision making

Formation

BSOT/MSOT

Active OT license

NBCOT certification

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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