Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist(DOR)

Job Location: Salina, KS

Company Name: Riverstone Post Acute

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being

• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most

• Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday

• Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function, and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.

KEY DUTIES:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards

• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions

• Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements

• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices

• Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements

• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes

• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to the patients' physical disorders

• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans

• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements

• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy

• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements

• Participation in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

• Adherence to NBCOT/AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist

• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or related field

• Active state license

• 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment

Why Join Us?

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply – for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

If you are a caring and dynamic Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience with a talented rehabilitation team, we want to talk with you! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Riverstone Post Acute.