Spring into a new career with Embassy Healthcare! We are currently hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist to join our exceptional therapy team! Think Embassy! Think Longmeadow!
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program Valid license to practice in appropriate State
Effective written and verbal communication skills Effective leadership and customer relationship skills
Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
At least 20% of time must be used for the following functions:7
1. Assigning patient care activities to professional and non-professional personnel.
2. Supervising and evaluating work performance based on the highest standards of efficiency and professional ethics.
3. Interpreting responsibilities and SNF policies to therapy personnel.
4. Assures that occupational therapy intervention is based on physicians' orders and in accordance with standard practice guidelines.
5. Oversees the maintenance of the therapy records (medical, personnel, accounting, billing, etc.)
6. Assures the availability of supplies and equipment.
PRIMARY THERAPY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy intervention relative to residents' prior level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: ADL(activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, bed mobility, functional transfers, hygiene issues, self feeding, meal preparation, home management tasks, etc.), range of motion, strength, positioning (seated or in bed), contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related resident care issues.
2. Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
3. Maintains appropriate patient schedules as per established guidelines.
4. Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and facility requirements.
5. Participates in patient, family and facility meetings as appropriate.
6. Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety.
7. Coordinates and or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff.
8. Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of the people residing in the facility.
9. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
10. Establish and implement restorative nursing programs, as necessary, in conjunction with restorative nursing department efforts to provide appropriate comprehensive care to the resident.
11. Refer residents' to appropriate discipline (PT, ST, nursing, etc.) as necessary, to ensure the most appropriate care is provided to the residents.
12. Performs other related duties as required.