PRN Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

PRN Occupational Therapist

Job Summary:

Heritage Lakeside, a community of friends, neighbors, and staff members who share and care, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. As an Occupational Therapist at Heritage Lakeside, you will have the opportunity to provide patient-centered care and develop personalized treatment plans to address the physical, spiritual, social, and emotional well-being of our residents. PRN Occupational Therapist wanted to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Passing score on the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy Examination

• Current licensure as Occupational Therapist in practicing state(s)

• Current certification/registry, as required

• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide occupational therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures, and productivity standards

• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of occupational therapy services

• Conduct screening of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment

• Develop treatment plans by establishing short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals

• Implement and conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan

• Monitor resident's response to intervention and adapt treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders

• Participate in resident, family/responsible party, and staff education by instructing on occupational therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations, and/or programming

• Provide, recommend, and fabricate adaptive devices or other equipment as needed

• Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident

• Participate in discharge planning

• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization

About the Role:

As a PRN Occupational Therapist at Heritage Lakeside, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team to provide high-quality care to our residents. This is a per-diem position, offering the flexibility to work a variety of shifts to ensure the best possible care for our residents. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of our residents.

If you are a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to join a team that values patient-centered care, please apply to this PRN Occupational Therapist role at Heritage Lakeside. We look forward to hearing from you!