Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our in-house therapy team at Evergreen Care Center!  Our small, secured facility in the heart of Fresno houses a resident demographic from varying acuity, giving you the opportunity to assist in the betterment of all walks of life amongst those we steward. 

We are seeking a Occupational Therapist for full time, part time or prn to join our well-established therapy department, to expand our ability to treat even more modalities inclusive of sensory, pulmonary, wound care atop traditional physical, occupation and speech approaches. 

Job Type:

Full Time

Part-time

PRN

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement benefit 

Principal Responsibilities

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.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

· Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan 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 but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.

· Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

· Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.

· Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the 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 but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

· Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.

· Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.

· 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.

· Active State Licensure

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned to you at any time with or without notice, from DOR or NHA.