What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
Job Details
Job Location: WICHITA, KS
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
OTR/L - Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family
- Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment
- Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment
- Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments
- Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress
- Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures
Qualifications
OTR/L - Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy required
- Master degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
- Current OT state license in Kansas
OTR/L - Experience and Specific Requirements:
- Should have as a minimum, 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
- Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
- Must possess good judgement and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information
- Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements
- Must have the ability and to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals and objectives of the department as it relates to the Company
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test
