Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Cascadia Healthcare is seeking a passionate occupational therapist to join our rehab team in Boise, Idaho. We operate two skilled nursing facilities in the Boise community and are a leading provider for the population we serve. Come check us out!

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.

Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

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.
• 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 appropriate activities.
• 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.

Pay is competitive and based on experience.