Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America; Sparta (TN); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-On Bonus $5,000

Zusammenfassung

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver direct rehabilitation services in accordance with physician referrals and Life Care standards. You will participate in community health activities and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to plan patient needs.

Candidates should have NBCOT certification, an active OT license, and a BSOT/MSOT. CPR must be current; new grads welcome to apply.

Qualifikationen

• NBCOT certified upon hire, renewal optional
• Graduate of accredited OT program (BSOT or MSOT)
• Active state licensure in good standing
• One year experience preferred; new grads welcome

Aufgaben

• Follow OT treatment plans for activities of daily living
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable goals
• Oversee care by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software accurately
• Provide excellent customer service to patients

Kenntnisse

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Patient interaction

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or MS in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

State licensure

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Jobbeschreibung

$ 5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

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