What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT), PRN position at Watsontown Nursing and Rehab center?
Watsontown Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking Occupational Therapists (per diem) to join our team! Apply today for an immediate interview and the chance to join our expert therapy team!
The primary function of the Occupational Therapist is to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.
JOB DUTIES
- Assists in developing occupational therapy plans for individual residents in coordination and conjunction with the resident assessment (MDS).
- Reviews the occupational therapy requirements of each resident admitted to the facility and assists the attending physician in planning for the resident's care.
- Interviews resident to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy.
- Selects rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs occupational therapy, as well as its programs and activities.
- Develops and maintains occupational therapy standards.
- Interprets occupational therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc.
- Determines the staffing needs of the occupational therapy department necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
QUALIFICATIONS
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
