OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - LTC NURSING HOME

ASHFORD HALL IS NOW HIRING FOR FULL-TIME OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

 

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct Occupational Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not a complete list)

 

Review request for occupational therapy and physicians’ orders.

Interview resident to determine type of treatments needed and schedule therapy as ordered.

Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.

Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.

Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews as directed.

Brief resident of procedures involved in occupational therapy and prepare necessary equipment.

Assist in transporting resident to and from occupational therapy room/area.

Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the procedures involved in the treatment process.

Perform occupational therapy in resident’s room as necessary.

Reassure resident before and during therapy treatment.

Prepare resident for treatment by dress/position and administer occupational therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.

Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary.

Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment as indicated.

Ensure that all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.

 

EDUCATION

 

Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.

Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.

 

COMPENTITIVE SALARY AND BENFITS

 

ASHFORD HALL IN AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER