What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Carleton-Willard Village?
Job Purpose: Evaluates and assesses all assigned residents. Develops, implements and modifies treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and resident needs. Provides program planning, related and/or required documentation within the scope of Occupational Therapy. Serves as an educator to residents, families, students, staff and self.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Possesses the assessment skills to obtain necessary data for effective treatment planning in accordance with standards of practice. Initiates referrals when appropriate that reflect effective use of standardized tests and measures.
- Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents and appropriately modifies treatment plans and goals in a timely manner with respect to changes in a resident’s response to treatment or functional/medical status.
- Assess and reassess resident’s functional mobility and readiness for discharge.
- Provides clinical information to members of the care team in a timely manner concerning residents functional needs and response to therapy intervention.
- Prepares resident for discharge including home/community/facility and family needs, which includes recommendations for ongoing care and equipment needs.
- Completes clinical, administrative and interdepartmental documentation in a clear, concise timely and effective manner and in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines.
- Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in a resident’s treatment plan. Coordinates the plan with resident, family and other team members.
- Recommends/provides or fabricates assistive/adaptive devices and trains residents, families and appropriate staff in use.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team in coordinating effective and efficient resident care.
- Directs and supervises Assistants and supportive personnel in the implementation of the treatment plan to maximize resident outcomes.
- Documents and accurately reflects results of resident assessment, follow-up and termination of services.
- Adheres to department procedures regarding documentation of Occupational Therapy services.
- Enhances the Occupational Therapy program through active participation in performance improvement activities.
- Occasional weekend coverage may be required.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current licensure in the state as an Occupational Therapist.
- 3 years of experience in skilled nursing preferred.
- Reasoning ability.
- Strong communications skills.
Carleton-Willard Village is committed to providing equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all team members and potential team members. Carleton-Willard Village does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/ or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations.
