Occupational Therapist

Covenant Post Acute is excited to announce we have our Occupational Therapist position open for those with a passion to care for others! We offer comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to help people, one resident at a time. We will give you the support you need to thrive and grow!

Covenant Post Acute is a 121-bed community that offers exceptional skilled nursing care for seniors recovering from surgery, rehabilitating from a specific injury or trauma, or those in need of high acuity nursing care. Our highly trained team of nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing general and specialized care to ensure a swift and complete recovery.

Compensation based on experience

Essential Duties:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct our occupational therapy services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• 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.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal (Title 22) and state regulations and company policies and procedures applicable to job duties.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents and guests, following established safety standards.
• Encourage teamwork among all departments and assist with conflict resolution.
• Present positive and professional image.
• Per State of California regulations, as a “mandated reporter” you must report all known or suspected incidents of resident abuse of dependent adults or elders.
• Performs other duties as assigned and consistent with the success of the position.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the occupational therapy service.
• Maintain a current file of residents treated.
• Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required.
• Work with the facility’s consultants as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure business office receives charges for therapy services rendered to residents.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the occupational therapy department.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services.
• Develop and maintain occupational therapy standards.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which occupational therapy will be accomplished.
• Maintain a reference library of written therapy material, laws, professional standards of practice, etc., necessary for complying with current standards and regulations, and that will provide assistance in maintaining quality resident care.
• Review occupational therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Interpret occupational therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Coordinator in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for occupational therapy services.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Skilled Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: In person