Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Position Summary

The OT - Occupational Therapist provides

direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon

physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws,

regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

NBCOT certified upon hire, but

renewal is optional going forward

Graduate of

an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or

MSOT)

Currently registered / licensed in

applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing

throughout employment.

One (1) year

experience in post acute care or related setting preferred

CPR certification upon hire or obtain during

orientation. CPR certification must remain current during

employment.

Specific Job

Requirements

Participates in

community health matters / projects as appropriate

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e

mail

Liaisons with patients, families,

support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all

times

Make independent decisions when

circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,

regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute

care facility

Implement and interpret the

programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the

department

Perform proficiently in all

competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and

safety and sanitation

Maintains professional

working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary

and / or confidential information

Understand

and follow company policies including harassment and compliance

procedures

Displays integrity and

professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s  Code of

Conduct and completes mandatory  Code of

Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Follow occupational treatment plans

for patients (i.e., activities of daily

living)

Establish, assess, and modify

realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals

Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs,

Rehab Aides, and students

Chart appropriately

and timely

Utilize therapy software

appropriately and accurately

Exhibit

excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good

judgment

Communicate and function

productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move

intermittently during working hours

Read,

write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer