What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
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OT - Occupational Therapist
The Center at Foresight is seeking compassionate OTs with a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to providing high-quality care to our patients.
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About Us: The Center at Foresight is a new skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
- Collect data and document processes followed
- Regularly follow-up client
Perks:
- Competitive pay
- Professional development opportunities
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Full-time Offered:
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching opportunities
Qualifications
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a OT in the applicable state-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected
- Proven working experience as occupational therapist
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
- Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
- Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
- Professional behavior
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- BS degree or greater in occupational therapy
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!
Salary : $43 - $50
