Purpose : Leads, guides and directs the delivery of occupational therapy services in the facility in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, standards and established facility policies and procedures to provide appropriate care and services to residents .
Qualifications and Education :
- A valid, unrestricted license in his / her therapy discipline in the state.
- Meet educational requirements of his / her licensure requirements.
- Knowledgeable of skilled nursing home regulations, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the delivery of occupational therapy services as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations; and respective practice act(s) in the state.Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the execution of occupational therapy services in accordance with physician’s orders and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) in accordance with guidelines issued by the governing body and its respective affiliate state chapter.Coordinates the achievement and reporting of the facility’s key performance occupational therapy indicators. Establishes an ongoing system to monitor these key indicators.Evaluates and reports key performance indicator outcomes of the occupational therapy department to the rehabilitation director to determine the need for action such as re-education or revisions related to the facility’s outcomes, regulatory compliance, practice act(s) and / or customer satisfaction.Develops and implements processes and systems to effectively lead, guide and direct the delivery of occupational therapy services including but not limited to processes for the timely screening, evaluation, treatment, discharge and all associated documentation requirements for residents in the facility.Complies with facility policies and procedures for appropriately documenting, billing and coding for residents receiving occupational therapy.Provides resident information needed for the resident assessment instrument according to facility policy such as functional abilities and goals, functional status, range of motion, self-care activities, occupational therapy minutes and distinct calendar days, etc. during the defined observation period(s).Evaluates work performance of occupational therapy assistants in the department and maintains accountability in concert with applicable standards of practice, by-laws, and code of conduct for his / her therapy discipline.Knows and understands the purpose and requirements for the scope of work and supervision requirements as defined by the occupational therapy practice act in each state.Identifies and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify opportunities for enhanced services to the residents and / or resolve issues.Makes written and oral reports / recommendations to the rehabilitation director concerning occupational therapy.Follows facility policy related to readiness for health inspection surveys, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) surveys, and any other regulatory entity or requirement.BENEFITS
Competitive payComprehensive benefitsShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental InsuranceLegal Services, ID Fraud ProtectionPet InsuranceAuto InsuranceTime Off Plan401K Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramFree CEU’sGreat Team EnvironmentThe company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances
DFWP / EOE / M / F
