Life Care Centers of America

Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Life Care Centers of America • $89K — $114K *
Plymouth, MA 02360In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • NBCOT certified upon hire (renewal optional)
  • Degree from an accredited occupational therapy program (BSOT or MSOT)
  • Currently licensed in the applicable state, maintaining good standing
  • One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome
  • CPR certification required upon hire or during orientation, and must remain current

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct rehab care to patients according to physician referrals
  • Engage in community health projects as appropriate
  • Communicate with patients and their families to assess needs
  • Make autonomous decisions as situations require
  • Implement departmental policies and procedures
  • Ensure all patient rights and safety protocols are followed
  • Exhibit positive customer service while interacting with patients

Benefits

  • Floating full-time position with flexible scheduling
  • Sign-on bonus of $3,000 for full-time positions and $1,500 for part-time
  • Opportunity for new graduates to gain direct experience
  • Supportive environment for professional growth and community involvement
  • Encouraged participation in interdisciplinary team settings
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
  • Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
  • Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
  • One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

  • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
  • Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
  • Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
  • Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
  • Chart appropriately and timely
  • Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Floating Full time position

$43.00-$55.0/hourly based on experience

Sign-on bonus

FT- $3,000

PT-$1500

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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