Sage Creek Post-Acute
Occupational Therapist-PRN
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Sage Creek Post-Acute
General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in‑services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Essential Duties
Evaluate patients within twenty‑four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in‑services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; preference for graduates of Master’s or Doctorate Program.
Computer Skills : Proficient in programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills : Ability to read technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions.
Mathematical Skills : Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state; must maintain license in good standing and meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: standing and/or walking very frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently; talking and/or hearing very frequently; tasting and/or smelling very frequently; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exceeding 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or exceeding 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally; close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Human Resources Services
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Occupational Therapist-PRN
role at
Sage Creek Post-Acute
General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in‑services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Essential Duties
Evaluate patients within twenty‑four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in‑services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy; preference for graduates of Master’s or Doctorate Program.
Computer Skills : Proficient in programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills : Ability to read technical procedures, policy and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions.
Mathematical Skills : Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state; must maintain license in good standing and meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: standing and/or walking very frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently; talking and/or hearing very frequently; tasting and/or smelling very frequently; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exceeding 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or exceeding 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally; close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Human Resources Services
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