Occupational Therapist [PRN]

NOVO (Latin for renew/rejuvenate) Rehabilitation is a faith-based therapy company in search of therapists who represent our six core values: compassion, selflessness, integrity, positivity, reliability, and self-starter. 

NOVO Rehabilitation is here to provide the highest quality therapy services to the community, specifically the geriatric population. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at NOVO by not only adding years to residents’ lives, but also by adding life to their years.  

Mission Statement:  

We shepherd people for the glory of God.

Company Overview: 

Every employee is a Shepherd. Above all else, Shepherds are stewards of the people and resources entrusted to them. Shepherds feed and care for all people consistent with the Fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control). Our supreme example of a Shepherd is "The Good Shepherd", Jesus Christ.

Responsibilities: 

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for initiating and fulfilling a plan of care targeted around activities of daily living for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and/or feeing, improving the overall safety of the resident, and enhancing their quality of life with their desired ADLs and functional mobility.  

• Provides quality occupational therapy services and recognizes referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, company procedures, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards 

• Evaluates and obtains data necessary to ensure the plan of care reflects the safety and overall well-being of the individual 

• Provides ongoing supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants as agreed upon through board certified Form 5 to ensure justification for the need of skilled services and proper implementation of plan of care 

• Educates/coordinates with the patient, family, outside contractors, and/or staff as needed regarding appropriate occupational therapy techniques to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities 

• Completes required daily treatment notes, progress notes, recertifications, and discharges to justify skilled necessity and to ensure best quality of care per Medicare guidelines 

Requirements:  

• Master’s degree or higher from an occupational therapist accredited program 

• Must have passing score on the NBCOT exam 

• Current, active licensure in the state of OK  

• Uphold state required CEU’s in order to maintain good standing with the board 

• Must be able to complete documentation efficiently to meet reimbursement and regulatory requirements 

• Therapeutic experience in older adults across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred 

• Valid driver’s license, and an automobile in good working condition with appropriate insurance coverage in accordance with state laws 

• Respectful, open communication with other team members, clients, and families