Occupational TherapistThe primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent occupational therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Resident Care Duties: 80% time● Provide occupational therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning ● Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards ● Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive care needs of the client ● Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Occupational Therapy standards of practice ● Communicate changes in resident’s condition ● Participate in collaborative care conferences ● Participate in discharge and community mobility planning ● Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence ● Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation ● Respond to family requests and concerns timely ● Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff ● Assure resident abuse or neglect does not occur ● Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners ● Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient informationDepartment Duties: 20% time ● Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners ● Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety ● Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates ● Participation in OT/OTA student development and educational programs ● Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs ● Assist in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department ● Performs other duties as assigned EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/JOB TRAININGMust possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent. (AA Degree in Business Administration preferred but not necessary.)Must have basic computer knowledge.TALENT: Executing Detail oriented and follow through Takes responsibility and ownership Ability to prioritize and multi-task priorities Creates efficiency and effectiveness in process Influencing Communicate clearly and effectively and brings people along Tough skin to deal with multiple personalities and stakeholders Relationship Building Works well with people including staff, residents and families High customer services oriented Ability to foster teamwork Leads with honesty and integrity Ability to read people and understand what motivates them Strategic Thinking Curiosity and desire to learn Ability to think quickly on your feed and come up with alternate solutions Able to ask great questions Process information quickly and conceptually SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Effective and efficient time management skills Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required Previous experience and knowledge to provide appropriate care in post acute or long term care environment (preferred) Knowledge of current Colorado occupational therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Occupational Therapy License (required) Current NBCOT certification CPR as requestedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program by AOTAJOB TRAINING: How long it usually takes to completely perform this job when the incumbent has the minimum knowledge, skills, ability, work experience and/or education: up to 6 monthsWORK ENVIRONMENT:Works in all areas of the facility Moves intermittently during working hours Is subject to frequent interruptionsIs involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstancesIs subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc Communicates with facility staff and department supervisors May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsMust not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplaceMust be familiar with the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing personnel administrationMust possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etcPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without aide of medical devices)Frequent squatting, twisting, and reaching; Frequent walking and standing Occasional resident handling, transferring and lifting from floor over 100 pounds Occasional crawling, climbing, and sitting; frequent repetitive pushing, pulling, and grasping up to 50 pounds OTHER:Professional memberships are not required ut encouragedClassification: non-exemptWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled. 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