Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Rochester (IN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Occupational Therapist at Life Care Centers of America provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral, following all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

This on-site role requires NBCOT certification, active state licensure, and CPR; a BSOT or MSOT is expected, with 1 year experience preferred. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain patient confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• NBCOT certification upon hire; renewal optional.
• Graduate of BSOT or MSOT in occupational therapy.
• Active state license in good standing.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.
• 1 year experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsabilités

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and email.
• Liaisons with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
• Follow policies, procedures, and compliance training.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Body mechanics

Decision making

Customer service

Formation

BSOT

MSOT

NBCOT certification

State licensure

CPR certification

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email systems

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