Occupational Therapist (Ot)

FULL TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

Estimated Average Pay Range: $35-46

CommuniCare Rehab, a member of theCommuniCare Family of Companieshas a Full Time position available for an Occupational Therapist (OT) at NorthwesternHealthcare Center. Our therapists are in-house and members of the CommuniCare family. This is an exciting opportunity making a direct impact through therapy.

As a CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental and vision coverage, from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s and/or a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an Accredited Program.
• Occupational Therapy License (Required)
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in therapy treatment and evaluation principles, techniques, and materials and equipment utilization.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of state and federal accreditation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate, screen, and treat facility patients/residents who are in need for Occupational Therapy services.
• Review medical chart and screen prior to completing evaluation to determine patients need for services and ability to benefit from skilled services.
• Perform patient’s/resident’s evaluation under physician order and develop a treatment plan in accordance with patient’s needs.
• Implement treatment plan through direct treatment, as well as education of treatment staff including therapists and other members of team involved in treatment plan.
• Provide necessary supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Maintain professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other approved learning experiences.
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical record, facility, and rehab related information.
• Maintain accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Attend/Lead interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of rehab team.
• Comply with documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.
• Conduct staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services, as well as consultations.

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