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Description Position Summary: An Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of a physician. In addition, the OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method. Essential Functions • Optimizes the functionality and skills of patients by providing, directing and/or overseeing therapy in the following: screening of all residents, assessing and treating all patients who might benefit from therapy as referred by state-approved referral source. • Adheres to Minimum Data Set (MDS) procedures and effective care planning. • Thoroughly document progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, and other involved professionals. • Refers patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), where appropriate. • Provides consultation and clinical supervision to COTAs in the facility. • Directs COTA(s) and Rehab Aide(s) in skilled tasks during group and individual treatment in a manner that promotes efficient and effective utilization of resources and facilitate the ongoing development of clinical skills in accordance with State Practice Acts, Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA). • Build a strong rehabilitation practice within each facility by performing or directing and supervising occupational therapy staff in the following activities: establishing and maintaining courteous and helpful interaction patterns with staff, patients, and families which reflect sensitivity to individual needs and a problem-solving approach; actively integrating therapy’s role into facility and interdisciplinary treatment team. • Contribute to facility patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head meetings, and family conference activities/communications. • Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Other Functions • Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders. • Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability to communicate effective treatments and procedures to residents, families, and nursing facility. • Ability to maintain patient/resident confidentiality. Requirements Qualifications Education: Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy. Licenses/Certification: Current state license as an Occupational Therapist. Current CPR certification. Experience: Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.