Occupational Therapist

Riverdale Healthcare is hiring an Occupational Therapist!

Be a part of our incredible group of care providers who elevate our level of care each and every day!

Job Description :

• Provides occupational therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Occupational Therapy Department procedures.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention / treatment.
• Evaluates residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members.
• Establishes individual resident schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Coordinates treatment plan with resident, family and other team members.
• Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
• Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident.
• Provides / recommends / fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains residends, appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises and directs COTA's in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
• Participates in resident, family and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Adheres to Occupational Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
• Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
• Provides in-service education to members of the resident's care team and education to the community.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Records indirect time and billable treatment times according to Occupational Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly / monthly statistics to regional office.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility / company safety standards.
• Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy programs.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.
• Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining acceptable patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assists with and participates in quality assurance program as required.
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing is Hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT)!

Excellent Pay and Benefits!! Warm Caring Environment and Great Culture!!

Who We Are :

At Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing, the care we provide for our patients is matched by the care we provide for our care providers. We treat everyone in our facility as family, because that's how we view everyone under our roof!

Some of the Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist (OT) Include :

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Requirements for Occupational Therapist :

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration; however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.