Job Type
Part-time, Temporary
Description
-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

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Requirements
Qualifications Education:
-Must have graduated from an accredited school of occupational therapy.
Licenses/Certification:
-Current state license as an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
-Current CPR certification.
Experience: -Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred
Salary Description
$32.00 - $35.00