Requisition ID: 27594

Location: PLC Pine View Care Center

Location Address:
611 Allen Lane, St. Charles, IL 60175-1355 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 in accordance with all laws, regulations, and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Serves as a 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 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 occupational therapy treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living
  
  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'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 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

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability