Full-Time and PRN Occupational Therapist in Taos, NM (In-House)
Company: Taos Healthcare
Location: Taos
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
We are hiring a Full-time and PRN Occupational Therapist in
Taos, NM!Taos Living Center, is a beautiful and prestine102-bed
skilled nursing facility with a state of the art rehab gym, boasts
modern innovation to help each patient reach a full lifestyle at
their maximum potential. Apply Today!Position
DescriptionResponsible for the overall day to day operations of
occupational therapy services of the center. Ensures services are
provided in coordination with other divisions, departments and
nursing staff to ensure that quality care is provided and to
support the goals and objectives of the company. Promotes wellness
through the completion of patient assessment, care planning, direct
treatment and consultation to a general rehab
caseload.Qualifications--- High school Diploma required.--- Must
have a Bachelor or Masters Degree of Occupational Therapy.--- Must
be Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state in which
practiced.--- Experience in long term care or skilled nursing,
preferred.--- Possess effective communication skills to maintain
positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians,
consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their
representatives and the community.Principal Responsibilities---
Meets the resident's goals and needs and provides quality care by
assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results;
determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation
with physicians or by prescription.--- Helps residents develop or
regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by
implementing programs involving activities of daily living skills,
practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking
skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational,
recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians,
and assistants.--- Adheres to productivity benchmarks as directed
by Director of Rehabilitation, Regional Director and/or VP of
Rehabilitation.--- Promotes maximum independence by selecting and
constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity,
intelligence level, and interest.--- Prepares residents to return
to his/her prior living function and improve quality of life for
residents.--- Develop and implement individualized therapy programs
designed to restore, maintain, reinforce, and enhance
performance.--- Completed required documentation prior to the end
of shift.--- Identify need for and make referral to other
disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.---
Instruct, educate and train patients and caregivers in the skills
and functions essential for promoting patient independence and
productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.---
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees,
students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure
requirements and professional standards--- Screens and evaluates
patients and develops an appropriate plan of care.--- Provides
direct patient care in accordance with physician's orders and under
an established plan of care.--- Contributes to the team decision
making process.--- Provides training to patients, families,
caregivers, and staff.--- Provides clinical documentation on a
timely basis.--- Demonstrates working knowledge and application of
Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement systems.---
Communicates effectively and appropriately with patients, families,
caregivers, team members, staff, customers, and supervisors.---
Participates in clinical program development and implementation.
Participates in new learning to remain current in the field of
expertise. Participates in quality improvement programs.---
Participates in orientation of new staff as directed.--- Ensures
the delivery of quality rehab services.--- Demonstrates courtesy,
compassion, and respect to patients, caregivers, customers,
physicians, and co-workers.--- Maintain Compliance with Compliance
Program and plan, adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct.--- Work
with the facility and organizations on case management needs and
requirements.--- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or assigned at any time with or without notice.For more
information about this opportunity, please contact:Ayrika Johnson,
M.S., PHR - Director of Talent AcquisitionContinuum Rehab
GroupCall/Text: 469.257-4124Email: ayrika.johnson@crgrehab.comTo
view all opportunities available with Continuum Rehab Group, please
visit us at www.crgrehab.com/jobs/INDCRG
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