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Occupational Therapist, OT

Map data, East Orange, New Jersey, us, 07017

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Overview Grove Park Healthcare Center is looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our incredible team. We are a community driven by excellence, with exceptional leadership and a reputation we have worked hard to earn.

Benefits

Competitive wages based on experience

Daily pay option available

Generous paid time off (PTO) package

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Supplemental disability and life insurance options available

Flexible Spending Account

401k available

Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement

Complementary uniform

Friendly work environment

Referral bonus

Job Description The Occupational Therapist (OT) specializes in improving residents' daily living skills and independence in our skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Assessment and Evaluation: Perform comprehensive assessments of residents' functional abilities, focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).

Individualized Care Plans: Develop tailored intervention plans to improve residents' independence in daily activities.

Section GG Data Collection: Ensure accurate and consistent collection of Section GG data for Annual, Quarterly, Falls, and Significant Change assessments.

Treatment: Administer OT interventions, including ADL training, adaptive equipment provision, and environmental modifications.

Education: Educate residents, family members, and care staff on safe mobility techniques and exercises for continued progress. Conduct remote check-in through remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) with discharged patients to home or next level of care.

Documentation: Comfortable and knowledgeable with Point of Service (POS) care delivery and documentation. Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of resident evaluations, treatment plans, daily and progress notes, HMO/Manage care progress updates in EMRs (Net Health/PCC).

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other rehab staff, including Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists, for holistic resident care.

Qualifications

State licensure as a Physical Therapist.

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