Registered Occupational Therapist $3000 SIGN ON

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides direct rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (e.g., 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 language.
• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• E-mail

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT).
• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward.
• Currently registered/licensed in the applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
• $3000 SIGN ON BONUS.