PRN Occupational Therapist- San Antonio, TX! - APPLY NOW!

Skilled Nursing Facility-San Antonio, TX! 

 

Applicant must have, or be in the process of attaining a valid therapy license in the state for proper consideration. 

 

We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

Position Description
Responsible for the overall day to day operations of occupational therapy services of the center. Ensures services are provided in coordination with other divisions, departments and nursing staff to ensure that quality care is provided and to support the goals and objectives of the company. Promotes wellness through the completion of patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload.

Principal Responsibilities
• Meets the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.

• Helps residents develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving activities of daily living skills, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.

• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

• Prepares residents to return to his/her prior living function and improve quality of life for residents.

• Develop and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, maintain, reinforce, and enhance performance.

• Instruct, educate and train patients and caregivers in the skills and functions essential for promoting patient independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards

• Screens and evaluates patients and develops an appropriate plan of care.

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician's orders and under an established plan of care.

• Contributes to the team decision making process.

• Provides training to patients, families, caregivers, and staff.

• Provides clinical documentation on a timely basis.

• Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients, families, caregivers, team members, staff, customers, and supervisors.

• Participates in clinical program development and implementation. Participates in new learning to remain current in the field of expertise. Participates in quality improvement programs.

• Ensures the delivery of quality rehab services.

• Demonstrates courtesy, compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers, physicians, and co-workers.

• Maintain Compliance with Compliance Program and plan, adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct.

• Work with the facility and organizations on case management needs and requirements.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited university with a B.S., MA, or M.S. in Occupational Therapy that is recognized by the AOTA.

Recognized by the NBCOT as a designated OTR (if state mandated)

Holds current license and/or registration in the state (as applicable)

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