Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
Company: Life Care Center of Cleveland
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in
occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in
accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care
standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
- NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going
forward
- Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT
or MSOT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must
maintain an active license in good standing throughout
employment.
- One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting
preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR
certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job
Requirements:
- Participates in community health matters/projects as
appropriate
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to
adequately plan for patient needs
- Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute
care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not
limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all
associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or
confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and
compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life
Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and
other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions:
- Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e.,
activities of daily living)
- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely,
and functional goals
- Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and
students
- Chart appropriately and timely
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary
team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and
move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Life Care Center of Cleveland, Cleveland , Registered Occupational Therapist (OT), Healthcare , Cleveland, Tennessee
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