Occupational Therapist - Edgewood Estates : Job Details

Job Summary To provide direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents uponphysician referral and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations andfacility standards. Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy
• Must be currently registered/licensed in the state of KY. Must maintain active license in good standing throughout employment
• 1 year experience in post acute care or LTC setting preferred
• CPR certification preferred or required completion upon hire. CPR certification must remain current throughout employment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison with residents, families, support departments, insurance companies etc to adequately plan for resident needs
• Demonstrate proper body mechanics at all times
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions
• Must be knowledgeable of occupational therapy practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing occupational therapy functions in the post-acute facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of occupational therapy department
• Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism
• Must be able to follow occupational treatment plans for residents
• Must be able to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable,timely and functional goals
• Must be able to oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, RehabAides, and students
• Must be able chart appropriately and timely
• Must be able to utilize software appropriately and accurately
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towardresidents, families, colleagues
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively within aninterdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach,and move intermittently during working hours
• Must practice good personal hygiene
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to lift, carry, push/pull a minimum of 35 lbs