About this opportunity
Personal Healthcare Management LLC lists this Occupational Therapist opportunity in city of johnstown, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We offer the Following:
Premium Compensation
Great Benefits Package
Professional Growth & Stability
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Essential Job Functions:
Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it does not in any way state or imply that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
Demonstrates working knowledge of skilled restorative therapy and maintenance programs
Screens residents for rehabilitation therapy needs
Completes Occupational Therapy evaluations upon physician order
Establishes Occupational Therapy Plan of Care for treatments per physician order
Provides Occupational Therapy plan of treatments and modalities
Modifies treatment program level, intensity and techniques based on the resident's response to specific treatment plan
Documents resident progress toward occupational therapy goals
Discharges residents from Occupational Therapy services when appropriate
Makes appropriate recommendations for nursing regarding mobility, positioning, ROM and Self-care/ADL tasks
Completes Daily Activity Schedule, progress notes and re-certifications per facility policy.
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and unlicensed assistive personnel
Provides resident, staff and family education and in-servicing
Demonstrates working knowledge of Medicare Part A PPS case management
Complies with Federal and State regulations related to rehabilitation therapy
Completes all documentation to comply with professional standard and regulatory requirements
Strives to meet productivity / efficiency goals and self-initiates corrective action plan for non-attainment
Utilizes the clinical software applications per policies and procedures
Completes care plans and MDS as directed, per facility policy
Assists in ordering necessary equipment for the facility and residents
Participates in the discharge planning process with the interdisciplinary team
Participates in facility meetings and committees as assigned
Submits required reports and documentation in accordance with established acceptable time frames
Participates in internal audits as directed
Possess a strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other payment sources and their responsibility in the SNF setting
Utilizes proper body mechanics, techniques and safety while completing job duties and responsibilities.
Maintains current professional knowledge of practice of Occupational Therapy and practices within acceptable professional standards
Complies with all facility policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of facility and resident information
Respects all residents all resident rights
Reports all instances of potential resident abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property immediately
Follows sanitation and infection control policies and procedures
Keeps Facility Rehabilitation manager informed and updated appropriately
Recommends corrective action plan for all identified problems
Maintains a positive working relationship between the rehabilitation department and other departments
Maintains high standards of professional conduct
Qualifications/Experience:
Must possess a current unencumbered NYS license as a Registered Professional Occupational Therapist, Bachelor's degree or higher.
Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy or international equivalent
Geriatric experience preferred
A current unrestricted driver's license and dependable transportation
Able to use necessary computer applications
Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external resources
High level of motivation and ability to take initiative appropriately
Ability to function independently as well as part of a team
Ability to function effectively in stressful and changing situations
Ability to positively give and receive oral and written direction
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.
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