Reliant Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapist Senior Living
Reliant Rehabilitation, Novato, California, United States, 94949
Occupational Therapist Senior Living
Reliant Rehabilitation
Provide occupational therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive interaction with communities and clients in accordance with occupational therapy principles and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Deliver quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all client interactions, and adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Responsibilities
Optimize patient functionality and skills by directing, overseeing, and providing occupational therapy services including resident screening and appropriate treatment as referred by state approved referral sources.
Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing, documentation, and medical record completion.
Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with interdisciplinary team members and other contacts.
Refer patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) throughout the cluster, provide supervision and consultation to COTA’s, and maintain availability to answer COTA questions.
Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment to promote efficient resource utilization and facilitate ongoing clinical skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program by integrating the therapy role into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams, contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, family conference activities, and communications, establishing good working relationships with other health professionals, making appropriate referrals, developing new programs/techniques, adhering to environmental safety and risk management policies, and meeting patient rights and privacy requirements.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education activities.
Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of profession and health care environment issues.
Understand relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, deliver quality care, and set reasonable goals and outcomes within guidelines.
Comply with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within the community.
Perform patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the workday/shift; must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
Act ethically, legally, and responsibly at all times, and adhere to the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Effective clinical problem-solving skills to identify and prioritize issues, develop innovative action plans, execute plans timely, and ensure appropriate results.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to build relationships with a diverse population and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, productive work environment.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer Skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable).
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Provide occupational therapy and related services for patients while maintaining positive interaction with communities and clients in accordance with occupational therapy principles and within Reliant Rehabilitation guidelines. Deliver quality patient care including screening and evaluation of patients, development of initial and ongoing treatment plans of care, discharge planning, supervision of assistants and rehab techs, and case management responsibilities. Maintain professional conduct that represents Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to quality and service in all client interactions, and adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding occupational therapy.
Responsibilities
Optimize patient functionality and skills by directing, overseeing, and providing occupational therapy services including resident screening and appropriate treatment as referred by state approved referral sources.
Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing, documentation, and medical record completion.
Establish and maintain effective patient-centered interactions with interdisciplinary team members and other contacts.
Refer patients for treatment to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) throughout the cluster, provide supervision and consultation to COTA’s, and maintain availability to answer COTA questions.
Directly supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs during group and individual treatment to promote efficient resource utilization and facilitate ongoing clinical skill development in accordance with State Practice Acts, OBRA, and Reliant Rehabilitation policy.
Build a strong occupational therapy program by integrating the therapy role into community and interdisciplinary treatment teams, contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff/department head, family conference activities, and communications, establishing good working relationships with other health professionals, making appropriate referrals, developing new programs/techniques, adhering to environmental safety and risk management policies, and meeting patient rights and privacy requirements.
Enhance clinical expertise, professional, and management skills through interaction with managers, therapists, other professional staff, self-study, and continuing education activities.
Maintain a valid state license where appropriate and stay aware of profession and health care environment issues.
Understand relevant payment models related to billing and treatment guidelines, deliver quality care, and set reasonable goals and outcomes within guidelines.
Comply with infection control procedures and environmental safety protocols within the community.
Perform patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the workday/shift; must be capable of lifting fifty (50) pounds of dead weight alone.
Maintain confidentiality of Reliant Rehabilitation, community, and patient information.
Act ethically, legally, and responsibly at all times, and adhere to the Team Member Handbook and Code of Business Conduct.
Travel between communities during scheduled hours and work varying hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, and assignments as delegated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Effective clinical problem-solving skills to identify and prioritize issues, develop innovative action plans, execute plans timely, and ensure appropriate results.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to build relationships with a diverse population and comprehend English instructions, correspondence, charts, memos, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, productive work environment.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an ACOTE accredited school of occupational therapy.
Computer Skills
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Basic Internet navigation skills.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid certification from the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Valid Occupational Therapist state license (where applicable).
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