Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Turn your job into a career with Worland Health and Rehabilitation!

Job Summary:

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a  Occupational Therapist to join our exciting and fast paced team! Our housekeepers provide daily housekeeping services to maintain the Center's safety, sanitation, and attractive condition.

Essential Functions:

• Comply with state practice act and/or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) guidelines.

• Develop and implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes with physician order. Monitor residents’ responses to treatment and alter the treatment plan as appropriate with physician approval.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

• Identify and advise Rehabilitation Manager (RM) of any Center, staff, or operations issues that need to be addressed.

• Communicate resident/staff issues affecting assigned caseload.

• Develop/implement Occupational Therapy and/or Dysphagia services in conjunction with the RM and Center staff.

• Participate in discharge planning.

• Demonstrate supervisory activities in patient charts and service logs as applicable.

• Participate in RAFT (Rehab Advocating Function Today) activities to identify residents in need of rehab services.

• Provide OT screenings and evaluations to determine residents’ functional level before initiation of treatment.

• Maintain productivity at level determined by the RM.

• Supervise OT assistants and aides if applicable.

• Self-monitor productivity level daily.

• Participate in resident/family meetings as well as Center meetings when appropriate.

• Follow administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control, and safety.

• Maintain consistent and predictable hours of service in buildings as assigned.

• Provide clear, concise documentation in medical record and on appropriate forms as it relates to reimbursement guidelines and Center policy and procedure.

• Document and sign each treatment encounter in medical record.

• Complete progress notes per Center policy.

• Participate in Quality Assurance Review and denials process as requested by RM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from accredited program.

• Successful completion of National Certification Exam for Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR).

• Current licensure in State of practice where applicable.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• DailyPay

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Worland Health and Rehabilitation

1901 Howell Avenue, Worland, WY 82401, USA

Worland Health and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.