Occupational Therapist (OT)

Located in Colton, CA, The Canyons Post-Acute provides 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation delivered with genuine compassion and a commitment to meaningful, long-term results. We’re honored to support you on your path to independence. From skilled nursing services such as medication management, IV therapy, and wound care to personalized physical, occupational, and speech therapy, our California care center is dedicated to supporting your recovery with comfort and compassion. When the unexpected happens, we’re here to make your experience both restful and reassuring. Overview of the Position: The Occupational Therapist role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs. Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers. Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities. Essential Job Functions: Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines. Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient. Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention. Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required. Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention. Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times. Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs. Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques. Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills. Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care. Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization. Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing. Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner. Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team. Requirements: OT License in good standing in CA BLS/CPR active We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr