Occupational Therapist

Job Title

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards.

Job Description

Build a strong Occupational Therapy program

Optimize the functionality and skills of patients

Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from physician

Screening of facility residents

Completes all necessary documentation

Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing, utilization review

In conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care

Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following OBRA Resident's Rights Guidelines

Provide consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs

Maintain valid state license and awareness of issues related to the profession of OT and healthcare environment

Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents

Facilitates and completes family and facility staff in-services and education

Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification

Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

Required Skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations

Strong time management and ability to manage caseload

Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

Required Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree or greater in Occupational Therapy

State licensure

Current certification by NBCOT if required by state

Desired Skills and Experience

Senior Living experience preferred

PDPM knowledge

Experience with therapy software/EMR

Medicaid case mix knowledge