Job Description

Location: Patriot's Village in Sumter, South Carolina

Corp. is a division of TransPerfect focused on outcome based rehabilitation solutions: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for providing quality direct patient care including: screening, evaluation, development of initial & ongoing treatment plans, discharge plan and case management. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for the clinical supervision of Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA) and compliance of all professional standards.

DESCRIPTION

• Perform Occupational Therapy services as defined by Scope of Practice and State Practice Act
• Build a strong Occupational Therapy program for assigned client/s
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents after a written order received from Physician
• Screen facility residents
• Complete all necessary medical documentation
• Attend all required meetings and in-services, including but not limited to family meetings, care plans, staffing and utilization review
• In conjunction with the Director of Rehabilitation, develop programs appropriate to the needs of the facility residents through the continuum of care
• Compliant with all infection control procedures and environmental protocol while following Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) Resident’s Rights Guidelines
• Provide consultation and clinical supervision to Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA)
• Responsible for appropriate scheduling of residents
• Educate and train families and staff on in-services
• Assist the facility in meeting standards necessary to maintain state and federal certification
• Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand
• Push/Pull up to 300lbs, stand, sit, sustained squatting, repetitive stooping, trunk twisting, sustained kneeling, sustained & repetitive forward reaching, stair climbing, walking, grasping, fine motor, lifting
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple caseloads
• Ability to supervise OTA according to state regulations
• Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) knowledge
• Medicaid case-mix knowledge

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Master’s of Science degree or “grandfathered” equivalent certification in Occupational Therapy
• Current certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc (NBCOT), if required by State
• Maintain valid State License and awareness of issues related to the profession of Occupational Therapists (OT) and healthcare environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license or other means to commute between facilities assigned to work

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Senior Living and/or geriatric experience preferred
• Experience with therapy software, i.e. Electronic Patient Record (EMR)

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