Requisition ID: 29316
Location: Presence Res Nursing Rehab
Location Address:
1001 North Greenwood, Park Ridge, 117015 60068 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N
SUMMARY
Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents upon physician referral and under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist in accordance with all laws, regulations and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaison to patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
- Possess the ability to make independent decisions using good reasoning skills and judgement when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of rehab practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing rehab functions in the long-term care facility
- Possess willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
- Ability to implement the company policies, programs, goals, objectives, including the procedures of the Rehab department
- Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients
- Exercise good body mechanics at all times
- Ability to follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under direction of the supervising OT
- Ability to document therapy treatments accurately and timely.
- Ability to utilize therapy software and equipment appropriately and accurately
- Ability to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
Education and/or Experience - Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy assisting. Associates Degree Required.
- One year's 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 have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Business Unit: PLC Senior Services
Department Name: Rehabilitation RNRC