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Occupational Therapist (OT)CareRite Centers • Brooklyn, NY, United States
Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

CareRite Centers • Brooklyn, NY, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is looking for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Responsibilities Include :

1. Provides patient treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with CareRite Centers clinical procedures. This includes but is not limited to :

  • Performing accurate, comprehensive patient evaluations.
  • Developing effective plan of treatment and obtaining appropriate approvals from referring physician.
  • Supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants / other Occupational Therapists and / or Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities according to facility policy as well as State and Federal requirements.
  • Communicating with supervisor and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and treatment plans.
  • Instructing patient's families and / or nursing staff in specified follow through programs.
  • Interviewing patients and families regarding previous level of functioning, life style and current and future expectations for recovery.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of appropriate resources for problem-solving and clinical best practice.
  • Evaluating patients within required timeframe as per CareRite Centers and facility policies.
  • Assessing, training, and issuing necessary ADL adaptive equipment and durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in ADLs.

2. Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with CareRite Centers, regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements. This includes but is not limited to :

  • Recording Screens / Resident Needs Reviews, evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with CareRite Centers and facility Policies and Procedures.
  • Recording treatment charges accurately and insuring that documentation is consistent with billing data.
  • Writing specific, objective documentation that is outcome oriented and details the patient's needs, potential to benefit from treatment, and progress achieved to date. Includes specific, objective measurable goals.
  • Managing Medicare Medical Review and Denials process in conjunction with Director of Rehabilitation and therapy staff.
  • Acquiring and documenting consents / approvals for treatment when necessary.

    • 3. Consistently demonstrates CareRite Centers and facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care. This includes but is not limited to :

  • Integrating findings of other members of the interdisciplinary team in treatment assessment and recommendations.
  • Integrating input from patient and family in treatment assessment and recommendations
  • Preparing for and providing meaningful contributions to the rehab team conferences, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, family conferences, and caregiver training sessions.
  • Collaborating with and informing facility staff in areas of patient progress.
  • Educating members of the team in areas of expertise.
  • Working with facility to teach documentation practices which assist the therapy team.
  • Communicating effectively with discharge planners.

    • 4. Contributes to professional development of self and others. This includes but is not limited to :

  • Utilizing continuing education to achieve targeted quality improvements.
  • Interacting with peer therapist at local acute hospitals and other environments, if appropriate.
  • Presenting at weekly rehab team conferences, facility in-services, and professional conferences.
  • Maintaining a current body of knowledge in areas of clinical expertise through seminars, professional journals, and peers.
  • Meeting continuing education requirements of regulatory agencies.

    • 5. Aids in building and maintaining CareRite Centers and facility's reputation as an unparalleled provider of rehab to the elderly by contribution as a professional member of the staff. This includes but is not limited to :

  • Consistently demonstrating CareRite Centers and facility's core values in interaction with co- workers, patients and families, with all other persons involved with the patient's care, and the general public.
  • Consistently demonstrating professional standards as outlined in the facility's Employee Handbook and as communicated by CareRite Centers and facility's management.
  • Contributing to a positive work team by sharing information, using problem-solving methods and accepting new ideas, constructive criticism, or advice from others.
  • Contributing to marketing activities as introduced by facility and CareRite Centers.
  • Demonstrating superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.
  • As part of ongoing professional development, clinicians are expected to serve as clinical instructors for Level I and Level II students. This supports the Center's role in contributing to the growth of the profession and giving back to the broader community.

    • 6. Demonstrates safe working practices. This includes but is not limited to :

  • Identifying and correcting safety hazards or notifying the facility or the Director of Rehabilitation so that safety hazards will be immediately remedied.
  • Maintaining work areas in safe and orderly fashion.
  • Maintaining equipment in safe working order by facilitation annual calibration.
  • Using proper body mechanics during treatments of patients and during support activities.
  • Using universal safety precautions.
  • Wearing appropriate protective equipment.

    • Occupational Therapist (OT) Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
  • Able to supervise and direct assistants and aides.
  • Understanding the principles of physical modalities employed in Occupational Therapy.
  • Knowledge of use of prosthetic devices, ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and training.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to work with all types and levels of patients
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Current Occupational Therapist Registration / State Licensure as required
  • Current CPR certification
  • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Experience in geriatric rehabilitation preferred
  • Experience in adult neurological, cardiac, and / or general rehabilitation is preferred.
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