Embassy of Pickerington and Embassy of Winchester is currently hiring a full time Occupational Therapist to join their exceptional therapy team. Think Embassy! Apply today!
This is a full time split position between Embassy of Pickerington and Embassy of Winchester.
**WE ARE NOW OFFERING A $5,000 RETENTION BONUS**
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Valid license to practice in appropriate State
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective leadership and customer relationship skills
Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assigning patient care activities to professional and non-professional personnel.
2. Supervising and evaluating work performance based on the highest standards of efficiency and professional ethics.
3. Interpreting responsibilities and SNF policies to therapy personnel.
4. Assures that occupational therapy intervention is based on physicians’ orders and in accordance with standard practice guidelines.
5. Oversees the maintenance of the therapy records (medical, personnel, accounting, billing, etc.)
6. Assures the availability of supplies and equipment.
PRIMARY THERAPY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides screenings and evaluations to determine requirements for skilled occupational therapy intervention relative to residents’ prior level of function. This includes, but is not limited to the following areas: ADL(activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, bed mobility, functional transfers, hygiene issues, self feeding, meal preparation, home management tasks, etc.), range of motion, strength, positioning (seated or in bed), contracture management, conducting home assessments, discharge planning, development of maintenance programs and other related resident care issues.
2. Develops and implements treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes and adheres to professional standards of practice.
3. Maintains appropriate patient schedules as per established guidelines.
4. Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information and facility requirements.
5. Participates in patient, family and facility meetings as appropriate.
6. Follows administrative policies and procedures related to emergency procedures, infection control and safety.
7. Coordinates and or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families and rehabilitation staff.
8. Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of the people residing in the facility.
9. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
10. Establish and implement restorative nursing programs, as necessary, in conjunction with restorative nursing department efforts to provide appropriate comprehensive care to the resident.
11. Refer residents’ to appropriate discipline (PT, ST, nursing, etc.) as necessary, to ensure the most appropriate care is provided to the residents.
12. Performs other related duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Work Location: In person