Occupational Therapist

Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center

Delhi, NYJobup to $55/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

up to $55/hr

Location

Delhi, NY

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Unencumbered NYS License As A Registered Professional Occupational TherapistBachelor's degreeCurrent Unrestricted Driver's License

Job overview

Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center is hiring an Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs, completes evaluations, and establishes and provides Occupational Therapy Plans of Care. This role modifies treatment programs based on resident response, documents progress, and discharges residents when appropriate. The therapist also supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and provides education to residents, staff, and families.

Key focus areas include Screen residents for rehabilitation therapy needs, Complete Occupational Therapy evaluations upon physician order, and Establish Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for treatments per physician order.

Successful candidates bring NYS OT License, Bachelor's Degree, and Accredited OT Degree. Important skills include Communicate Professionally, Function Independently, Collaboration, Function Effectively In Stressful Situations, Function Effectively In Changing Situations, and Give Oral Direction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communicate ProfessionallyFunction IndependentlyCollaborationFunction Effectively in Stressful SituationsFunction Effectively in Changing SituationsGive Oral DirectionReceive Oral DirectionGive Written DirectionReceive Written DirectionScreen Residents for Rehabilitation Therapy NeedsComplete Occupational Therapy EvaluationsEstablish Occupational Therapy Plan of CareProvide Occupational Therapy Plan of TreatmentsModify Treatment ProgramDocument Resident ProgressDischarge Residents From Occupational Therapy ServicesMake Recommendations for NursingComplete Daily Activity ScheduleComplete Progress NotesComplete Re-CertificationsSupervise Certified Occupational Therapy AssistantsSupervise Unlicensed Assistive PersonnelProvide Resident EducationProvide Staff EducationProvide Family EducationMedicare Part a PPS Case ManagementComply With Federal RegulationsComply With State RegulationsComplete Documentation to Comply With Professional StandardComplete Documentation to Comply With Regulatory RequirementsMeet Productivity GoalsMeet Efficiency GoalsSelf-Initiate Corrective Action PlanComplete Care PlansComplete MDSAssist in Ordering Necessary EquipmentParticipate in Discharge Planning ProcessParticipate in Facility MeetingsParticipate in CommitteesSubmit Required ReportsSubmit DocumentationMedicaidPayment Sources in SNF SettingMaintain Current Professional Knowledge of Practice of Occupational TherapyPractice Within Acceptable Professional StandardsComply With All Facility Policies and ProceduresMaintain ConfidentialityRespect Resident RightsReport Potential Resident AbuseReport Potential Resident Neglect

Qualifications

Current Unencumbered NYS License as a Registered Professional Occupational TherapistBachelor's Degree or HigherGraduate of an Accredited School of Occupational Therapy or International EquivalentCurrent Unrestricted Driver's LicenseDependable TransportationGeriatric Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

New Rate: (Up To $50/hr - $55/hr)

We offer the Following:

Premium Compensation
Great Benefits Package
Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications/Experience:

Must have a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Occupational Therapist, Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy or international equivalent
Geriatric experience preferred
A current unrestricted driver’s license and dependable transportation
Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction

Essential Job Functions:

Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
Completes Occupational Therapy evaluations upon physician order
Establishes Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for treatments per physician order
Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident’s response to specific treatment plan
Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
Discharges residents from Occupational Therapy services when appropriate
Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning, ROM and Self-care/ADL tasks
Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
Respects all residents all resident rights
Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

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