Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to Smith County Health and Rehabilitation!

Join a team that values creativity, compassion, and a truly positive spirit! Our facility proudly features a comprehensive in-house therapy program, giving Occupational Therapists the opportunity to deliver personalized, resident-centered care in a supportive and uplifting environment.

Here, you’ll work closely with a friendly interdisciplinary team to help residents regain independence in daily activities, enhance safety, and improve overall quality of life. With consistent communication, strong leadership backing, and the freedom to design meaningful, functional treatment plans, you’ll have everything you need to help each individual thrive.

If you’re an OT who enjoys a warm, collaborative workplace where your dedication is celebrated and your contributions make a real difference, we would be excited to welcome you to our team.

Job Summary

Provide occupational therapy services for patients while maintaining positive levels of interaction with facilities and clients in accordance with the principles and practices of occupational therapy and within organizational guidelines. Provide quality patient care, including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehabilitation technicians, and case management responsibilities. Adhere to all applicable state and federal regulations governing occupational therapy practice.

• Reports to the Director of Rehabilitation.

• Optimize patient functionality by providing, directing, and/or overseeing occupational therapy services, including screening, evaluation, and treatment.

• Comply with state and federal guidelines related to accurate and timely documentation and billing.

• Establish and maintain effective, patient-centered interactions with patients, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff.

• Refer patients for treatment to occupational therapy assistants and provide consultation and clinical supervision.

• Directly supervise occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians.

• Participate in utilization review, care conferences, case management, and interdisciplinary team activities.

• Develop and enhance occupational therapy programs, techniques, and services to support quality outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with environmental safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights policies.

• Enhance clinical expertise through continuing education and professional development.

• Maintain valid state licensure.

• Understand and apply relevant payment models and treatment guidelines.
  Maintain confidentiality of organizational, facility, and patient information.

• Conduct oneself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner at all times.
  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

• Valid state Occupational Therapist license, where applicable.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic internet navigation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.