What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Northwest Nursing Center?
- Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient
- Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals
- Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members
- Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services
- Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients
- Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed
- Performs other tasks as assigned by the Administrator of the facility or Director of Rehabilitation.
Degree in Occupational Therapy
MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s)
Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification