Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
On-siteNorth Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct direct rehab care for patients upon physician referral by establishing, assessing, and modifying realistic treatment goals for activities of daily living. Oversee and evaluate care provided by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students while charting appropriately and utilizing therapy software accurately. Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan needs, participate in community health projects, and assist in patient evacuation. Maintain confidentiality, adhere to Life Care standards and Code of Conduct, and function productively on an interdisciplinary team. Requires NBCOT certification, active state licensure, and CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- NBCOT certified upon hire
- Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State
- Maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- CPR certification must remain current during employment
- 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 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
- 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 language
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
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