Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Northbrooke Post-Acute , a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is located in Jackson, Tennessee servicing patients with wound care, rehabilitation and skilled services. Our focus is to provide the utmost quality of care to all of our patients while maintaining a compliant and welcoming environment. We are a passionate team who truly care for the well-being of our residents, family members and staff.

Position Overview:

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.

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.

• Develops treatment plan and provides treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.

• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payers 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 supervisors 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.