Job description

Responsible for providing, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the positions qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability for and contributes to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS:

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the occupational therapist, home health, and outpatient care.
• Evaluates resident response to treatment and provide feedback to the rest of the team.
• Documents the course of resident care including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
• Participates in survey preparation activities.
• Collaborates with the occupational therapist to develop new methods of delivering education to residents and family.
• Assists the occupational therapist in providing team members with in-service/cross training on physical therapy knowledge and skill areas, as needed.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Reports any complaints and/or grievances made by the residents to the Director of Therapy. Reports incidents or suspected incidents of resident abuse to the Director of Therapy and/or the Executive Director immediately.
• Travel, as needed, to other locations and/or to home health assignments.
• Complies with all resident rights per policy.
• Maintains professional/ethical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Communicates effectively with discharge planners, physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and/or interdisciplinary team regarding patient care, including those from other environments (hospitals, long-term care, therapy, etc.)
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, weekly summaries, or monthly reports as required
• Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor
• Uses professional judgement to ensure safety for residents, others, and self at all times
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, is flexible and able to handle frequent interruptions
• Demonstrate regular/consistent attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or needed

***This is a PRN position***

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have two or more years' experience working in a geriatric setting?
• Are you able to safely lift up to 100 pounds?

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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