Occupational Therapist (OT)-Weekly Pay! - Autumn Care of Altavista

POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of your job is to return patients to optimal physical function and facilitate achievement of patient, physician, and therapy goals. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration as well as Policies and Procedures.

Education & Responsibilities:
•Employee must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
•Current and valid license granted from state of employment.
•Screen/Evaluates all residents to determine need for Occupational Therapy.
•Establishes an individualized treatment program with consultation to facility staff in areas of Occupational Therapy.
•Provides results of the evaluation and treatment objectives to caregivers, family members, and residents.
•Completes all documentation as required by the fiscal intermediary, within the designated time frame.
•Implements the treatment program based on evaluative results.
•Monitors the resident's response to treatment and alters the treatment plan as appropriate.
•Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides.

Experience:
•Previous experience in long-term care preferred, but not required.