• Review available resident information and evaluate the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process.
• Conduct and document a thorough functional resident assessment utilizing standardized procedures.
• Develop and implement an individualized treatment plan based on resident needs and containing achievable functional goals.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines and consistently maintain timely and accurate departmental records.
• Enter a treatment and progress notes in the resident record following each treatment session.
• Revise treatment plans, as needed, throughout the treatment process.
• Document the course of treatment in a clear, concise discharge summary utilizing a prescribed format.
• Instruct Assistants in treatment procedures to be utilized and provide close supervision while such staff members are working with residents.
• Orient residents to program services and treatment procedures appropriate to their needs.
• Work with nursing staff, residents, and families to maximize residents' use of functional abilities.
• Establish and instruct resident and family/another caregiver in exercises and therapeutic procedures to be continued following discharge.
• Assist in the referral process when a resident requires additional services following discharge. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
• Attend and participate in or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problem, or needs.
• Attend and participate in other department/facility meetings as required.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical currency.
• Participate in the quality improvement process by responding appropriately to results of medical record audits, resident/referral source satisfaction surveys, safety activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Act in compliance with Ahava Therapy Services' regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adhere to company and facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents.
• Understands reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently by resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination Policy, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company's mission and vision that project a professional image.
• Independently perform duties and recognizes situations where direct supervision is needed, willingly helping.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

• Bachelor/Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current license/certification in the state of practice.
• Must have BLS CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Competitive pay, Daily pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Ancillary insurance, FSA, PTO, Free Birthday Holiday, Holiday Pay, Free Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match, and Free CEUs through Ahava University.