Acute Care, Assisted Living, CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Insurance, Long-Term Care, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Regulations, Time Management, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Frenchburg, Kentucky
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary
To provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents upon
physician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and
facility standards.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy.
Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of KY. Must maintain active license in good standing throughout employment.
1 year experience in post acute care or LTC setting preferred
CPR certification preferred or required completion upon hire. CPR certification must remain current throughout employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Act as a liaison with residents, families, support departments, insurance companies etc to adequately plan for resident needs
Demonstrate proper body mechanics at all times
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing occupational therapy functions in the post-acute facility.
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of occupational therapy department.
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas.
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information.
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
Display integrity and professionalism.
Must be able to follow occupational treatment plans for residents
Must be able to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable,
timely and functional goals
Must be able to oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, Rehab
Aides, and students.
Must be able chart appropriately and timely.
Must be able to utilize software appropriately and accurately.
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward
residents, families, colleagues.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Must be able to communicate and function productively within an
interdisciplinary team.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach,
and move intermittently during working hours.
Must practice good personal hygiene
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs.