Occupational Therapist

6 months ago

Idaho Falls, United States Cascadia Healthcare Full time
Position Summary:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. In addition, the OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Qualifications

Education:
  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
Licenses/Certification:
  • Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Current CPR certification.
Experience:
  • Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.
Essential Functions
  • Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing therapy in the following: screening of all residents, assessing and treating all patients who might benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral source.
  • Adheres to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning.
  • Thoroughly document progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals.
  • Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), where appropriate.
  • Provides consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility.
  • Directs COTA(s) and Rehab Aide(s) in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitate the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA).
  • Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing or directing and supervising occupational therapy staff in the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem solving approach; actively integrating therapy's role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head meetings, and family conference activities/communications.
  • Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Other Functions
  • Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
  • Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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