Occupational Therapist

REHAB MAX

Job Description

Title : Registered Occupational Therapist

Reports to : Program Manager / Director

Effective Date : 05 / 2022 Review Date : NA

Position Summary :

The Occupational Therapist will report directly to the Program Manager who is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis.

Core Responsibilities :

• The RPT is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders or neurological deficit, weakness, and paralysis
• Screening new residents within 24 hours of admission
• Screening of long term residents upon receipt of a significant change form
• Completing all documentation, including but not limited to : initial evaluation forms, weekly progress notes, monthly recertification forms, discharge summary, all other forms as designated by the facility and manager
• Attending all required facility meetings and in-services
• Coordinating with the program manager to develop programs
• Assisting residents achieve their highest feasible level of functioning
• Assisting the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certification
• Employ and follow all facility infection control policies and procedures including OBRA Resident Rights guidelines
• Responsible for scheduling and completion of in-services for facility and staff education
• Presenting yourself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct and communication and appropriate dress while in the facility
• Other duties as assigned by the PT Manager / Director and facility

Minimum Qualifications :