Requisition ID: 20896
Location: PLC Sacred Heart Home
Location Address:
515 North Main, Avilla, IN 46710-9410 United States (US)
Daily Hours: 2
Standard Hours: 10
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
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)
- 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
- Ability to utilize therapy software and operate therapy equipment appropriately and accurately
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Ability to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Does Not Supervise Employees
Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
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
Department Name: Rehab SHH