Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Johnson City (TN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America in Johnson City, Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide direct rehabilitation services per physician referrals, in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The position requires NBCOT certification on hire, active state licensure, and CPR certification. New grads are welcome, with one year of experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certification required on hire; renewal optional thereafter.
• Graduate of an accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT).
• Active state license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation.
• One year of OT experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Aufgaben

• Follow occupational treatment plans for activities of daily living.
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic goals.
• Oversee and evaluate care by OTAs and aides.
• Chart patient progress timely and accurately.
• Use therapy software accurately and effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Assist in evacuation of patients when needed.
• Maintain dependable attendance and safety standards.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary care team.
• Read, write, and understand English; adhere to policies.

Kenntnisse

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email

Ausbildung

NBCOT certification

BSOT or MSOT

Licensed/registered in state

CPR certification

1 year experience preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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