Rehabilitation OT Specialist: Mobility & Independence

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents and determine therapy needs in line with physician orders and facility policies. You will develop and update individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and independence.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with physicians and staff, participate in care conferences, provide in-services, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Job description

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate residents and determine therapy needs in line with physician orders and facility policies. You will develop and update individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and independence.

You will supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, collaborate with physicians and staff, participate in care conferences, provide in-services, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining