Occupational Therapist (Healthcare)
Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation & Administrator
Full Wage Range: $49.00 -$56.00
Full job description:
• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete
evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state
practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational
Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for
discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate
independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional
colleagues.
Summary of Benefits
We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT or 40 PT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Richland Post Acute, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values Excellence, Trust, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Love, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
Pay: $49.00 -$56.00 per hour depending on experience and education.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or
Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills
such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy
and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions
to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet
continue education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license
in good standing at all time with the state board.
