• 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.

Core Values & Behaviors that Improve Lives

Demonstrates a culture of service and a commitment to doing “good” by improving lives.

• Regularly exhibits behaviors that support the values of the company – Family, Ownership, Responsibility, Celebration, and Experience.
• Work ethic reflects a passion for exceeding patient/resident expectations.
• Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for raising the bar of patient/resident care within the facility and influences others to take actions that increase the quality of person-centered care.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Battle Ground, WA 98604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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