Temp - Occupational Therapist (OT)

Description:

• 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 obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Able to supervise and support occupational therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to NBCOT and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist.

RequirementDescription:

• 1+ years of OT experience - [REQUIRED]
• LTC or Rehab Experience - [REQUIRED]
• Active OT license - [REQUIRED]
• New Grads considered as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
• Must be submitted at the posted rate*** if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Resume - [REQUIRED]
• Skills checklist within 1 year - [REQUIRED]
• 0-1 reference at time of submission - [REQUIRED]
• Must have active OT license at time of submission - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Must redirect if submitted higher than the job posted bill rate!