Occupational Therapist / Registered

JOB DESCRIPTION

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION

Provides patient / resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload.   Participates in the clinical team process.   Provides teaching and training to care giver staff.   Involvement in clinical program development.   Supervises other therapists, assistants, aides and students as required.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Directly responsible to the Director of Rehabiliation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible.   However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.   The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.   The position includes duties deemed appropriate and assigned by the Program Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

(With or Without Aide of Mechanical Devices)

Work is performed in the Rehabilitation Department and on patient care units.   Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, anti-neoplastic pharmaceuticals and other materials and substances that may be used in patient care or on the patient care unit.

Must be able to push, pull or lift, all without restrictions up to 51 lbs.   Transferring patients / residents weighing between 100 to 300

pounds is frequently required—WITH the equipment designed for that purpose.   Exceptions include helping a person who can assist with the transfer or move.

Occasionally, higher performance demands may be suddenly and inadvertently experienced in any of the push, pull or lift movements with dynamic forces up to about 100 lbs.   These high performance episodes are also known as shock loading.   Shock loading may occur if the push, pull or lift loads are unbalanced.   This shock loading may also occur during weight shifts in team handling or repositioning patients / residents, or when a person being moved suddenly is not able to assist with a lift.

Standing and walking for significant amounts of time is necessary.

Excellent hearing and verbal skills required for directing staff, customer relations, and marketing activities.

Manual dexterity required for documentation needs, for manipulations of equipment and for direct patient care.

Requires intense attention and concentration.

Ability to cope with periodic stress associated with changing census and staffing demands.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively for self and others.

Ability to deal with a wide range of personality types, ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds.

Ability to articulate and comprehend the English language.

Bi-lingual skills may be required for certain client facilities.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Current licensure by the applicable state agency.   Current membership in professional organizations preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Screens patients / residents

Evaluates patients / residents and develops appropriate care plans.

May perform additional assigned administrative duties such as :   assigning and overseeing resident care activities, medical record oversight, assuring execution of physician orders, ordering supplies, etc.

Under a physician’s order, provides direct resident treatments in accordance with an established plan of care.   Treatment venue includes individual, supervised and group.

Contributes to the team meeting and decision-making process as defined by the program.

Consults with and trains patients / residents and caregivers.

Monitors efficiencies on an ongoing basis in collaboration with supervisor.

Documents activities according to the company’s clinical documentation system on a timely basis.

Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.

Communicates effectively with patients, residents, team members, customers and supervisor.

Promotes positive customer relations.

Provides appropriate consultation to the facility.

Participates in clinical program development and implementation.

Participates in the training and orientation of other staff.

Participates in the interviewing process for new staff.

Participates in census building and marketing activities.

Demonstrates ability for continuous new learning to remain current in the field.

Complies with facility Privacy Practices policies and procedures and protects residents’ individual health information.

May perform additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Participates in quality improvement activities.

Responsible for service and operational excellence of all assigned activities to ensure the delivery of quality services and / or outcomes required to meet or exceed the expectations of those utilizing or impacted by the department.

Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, residents, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators, and co-workers.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be involved in the position.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Fully complies with all federal and state laws and standards of ethical and professional conduct applicable to the position.

Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud / abuse laws.

Is consistently truthful and accurate in all written and verbal communications.

Demonstrates adherence to employee code of ethics and conduct.   (Refer to personnel policies)

Exhibits ethical / moral responsibility in problem resolution and decision making.

Required documentation / record keeping is accurate, complete and timely.

Reports suspected violations of federal and state laws and any types of misconduct to facility administrator, or other appropriate staff member.

Job Type :   Per Diem with opportunity for full time hours for coverage

Experience : 1 years (Preferred)

Master's Preferred (Preferred)

License :

MA

Benefits offered :

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts- 401k with a match
• Other types of insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Employee Assistance Program

Healthcare setting :

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties :

• Geriatrics

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Alliance Health is a not-for-profit with (8) skilled nursing facilities throughout MA that offers competitive wages a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, matching 401(k) and company paid life insurance! For immediate consideration apply today.

Work Location :   One location