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JOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist partners with residents and other care providers to provide occupational therapy services to maximize residents’ functional abilities and independence in their activities of daily living.

Key Responsibilities
• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider, observing precautions, indications, and contraindications.
• Evaluates residents per department protocols and establishes a therapeutic plan of care with functional long- and short-term goals, including frequency, duration of treatment, and rehabilitation potential.
• Provides ADL training, assisting residents with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, oral care, and hair care.
• Assists with ambulation, mobility, and positioning, including transfers and the use of mechanical lifts as appropriate and proper body mechanics.
• Seeks input from the resident and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care.
• Provides consultation to the referring physician and other members of the healthcare team regarding therapeutic and discharge needs.
• Attends pertinent team meetings.
• Monitors and evaluates treatment effects and progresses the treatment program toward functional goals.
• Modifies the treatment plan of care as necessary.
• Documents all evaluative and therapeutic interactions in the EMR per department procedures, ensuring clear and accessible documentation.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices and provides instruction in their use.
• Provides appropriate education to the resident or caregiver and documents their response to teaching.
• Refers residents appropriately to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants.
• Works collaboratively with other therapy professionals to ensure good resident care.
• Understands and complies with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
• Submits charges for procedures per resident visit.
• Supervises assistant-level staff when appropriate, ensuring adherence to state mandates and professional standards.
• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation.
• Maintains department cleanliness and maintenance of clinical areas.
• Follows system and department infection control procedures.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies.
• Completes annual compliance courses on time.

Schedule / Shift
• Full Time or Part Time Available

Required Qualifications
• Licensed as an OT in the State of PA
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications
• Masters or Doctorate degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.

Experience
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred.

Skills
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Responsible, supportive team player.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Analytical, able to make sound decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent time management and documentation skills.
• Compassionate and resident-centered care approach.

EMR / Systems
• Documentation in EMR required.

Unit / Specialty
• Skilled Nursing

Education: Bachelors Degree