Occupational Therapist (OT) - Bridge Crest Post Acute
Compensation: $50-$60/hour (DOE)
Bridge Crest Post Acute is seeking dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our care team. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and team-driven environment, we'd love to meet you.
Essential Duties
Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. • Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act
Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning
Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed
Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars
Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues
Supervisory Requirements
Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manual
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problem
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Washington
Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board
Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility
CPR certification, if required by licensure
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment
The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment
Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team
The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care
Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate
Additional Information
This job description does not limit management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities associated with this position at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. All Rehabilitation personnel are expected to adhere to applicable state and local licensing requirements, board regulations, and practice acts governing their respective disciplines.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.