What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility position at USA Staffing Network?
Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapist Opening!
Location : Burlington, Vermont
Direct Hire
Full Time
Competitive Compensation, based on experience.
Excellent Benefits Package
State specific Occupational Therapy license required.
Rotating Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays are part of the schedule.
Responsibilities :
Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physicians orders; maintains required contact with physician.
Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for residents in occupational therapy program.
Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.
Maintains statistical records of residents treatments.
Assists with in-service training programs upon request.
Records and updates residents care plan.
Qualifications :
Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
State license to practice occupational therapy required.
Two years experience in occupational therapy preferred.
Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.
Ability to direct others necessary.
Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required
