OT - Discovery Care at Salmon

Job Description

AtDiscovery Care Center,we are known for exceptional service and are highly regarded as the assisted living and skilled nursing facility of choice. We are in the midst of growing our outpatient and inpatient rehab centers to meet the needs of our expanding community. We are looking for a full time OT to join our amazing team and grow with us.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Salmon, Idaho provides some of the best adventures! The Salmon River is the longest free-flowing river in a single state. With so many miles, the Salmon River offers some of the best whitewater rafting and paddling opportunities in the world, not to mention the awesome salmon fishing. Imagine capping your work day off by joining our Speech/Language Pathologist, Annie, on an evening of standup paddle boarding along the Salmon! Or head out on the trails for a mountain bike adventure with our administrator, Steve. This is the ideal therapy opportunity for the person who is eager for a personal life adventure, as well as an awesome career adventure. Professional advancement opportunity is available for the right candidates.
Discovery Care Center receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of clinical and operational assistance to over 100 independently owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. Ensign culture has come to life in these facility teams and is evident in the ownership, passion, and celebration found in their departments every day. In addition, Ensign culture has fostered an environment where therapists have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities.
Duties:

• Evaluate patients within forty-eight (48) hours of physician referral
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to the physicians treatment plan
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
• Participate in Patient Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences
• Participate in inservice training program for other staff in the facility
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes as necessary, weekly progress notes, HFCA therapy cert/POC forms per facility policy and procedure
• Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures
• Instruct patients families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
• Participate in discharge planning
• Coordinate necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in ADLs
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant Schools
• Comply with Occupational Therapy Practice Act and the facility Policy and Procedures

Job Requirements

Although prior therapy experience is preferred, we place a high value on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow, making this an excellent opportunity for an exceptional new graduate who is willing to work hard and make him or herself an indispensable member of our team. The right individual will be committed to providing the superior service levels that our patients and residents need and expect.
Experience/Qualifications:Licensed Occupational TherapistNew graduates are welcome
Desired Skills:

• Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
• Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
• Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
• Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
• Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in a busy rehab department

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Allied Health: Occupational Therapist


Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Salmon, Company: Ensign Therapy.