Preferred experience in long-term care or geriatric care.
Strong skills in documentation writing, including evaluations and progress notes.
Ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
Exceptional patient service skills.
Responsibilities
Assess patients to understand their medical condition and rehabilitation needs.
Establish and administer personalized treatment programs based on patient capacity.
Set realistic and achievable goals for patient rehabilitation.
Document patient conditions and treatment plans thoroughly.
Educate patients and families on therapy methods and procedures.
Supervise and guide Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality and patient rights regulations.
Benefits
Full-time position with stable shift availability.
Full Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.
Responsibilities Include:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.
Well versed with documentation writing
Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence
Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.
