Requisition ID: 29598
Location: PLC St Joseph Center
Location Address:
659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL 61032 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N
SUMMARY
Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents upon physician referral in accordance with all laws, regulations, and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledgeable of rehab practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing rehab functions in the long-term care facility.
- Ability to follow occupational therapy treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)
- Ability to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
- Ability to oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
- Ability to document therapy evaluation and treatments accurately and timely
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Education and/or Experience
- Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
- One year experience in long-term care or related setting, preferred
- Certified Clinical Instructor, preferred
Computer Skills
PC proficient (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable state. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
- Must be currently NBCOT-certified
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment
Business Unit: PLC Senior Services
Department Name: Rehab SJC