The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine functional limitations and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders
Job Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine functional limitations and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders.
The role requires supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and assisting the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Employees must maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control protocols and educating residents on fall prevention strategies.
Matching Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents to determine functional limitations and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Evaluate resident functional limitations
Develop individualized treatment plans
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants
Maintain compliant medical documentation
Communicate with interdisciplinary team
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with families
Experience with Net Health software
Experience with Point Click Care systems
Conduct in-services for facility staff
Participate in quality assurance initiatives
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state
CPR certification if required by licensure
Proficiency in Net Health and Point Click Care
Maintain continuing education requirements per state practices