Occupational Therapist

Company: Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Location: Temple
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Our expanding network of independently owned and operated healthcare facilities is growing in Temple and we are scouting for a full time OT to join our in house therapy team at Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare.Job stability, growing companyClinical mentorship - job shadowingLeadership developmentClinical and Program developmentWork life balance- flex schedule -competitive benefitsStrong infection control to prevent COVID and keep staff/residents safeIf you are passionate about providing great care, building effective therapy programs to enhance our patient's recovery and potential, and want to be part of a dynamic and high energy team, this could be the position for you! --In return, we can offer a highly competitive compensation package.----Visit BuildingTherapyLeaders.com and find out why we are truly different in dignifying long term care.Every facility has an in-house therapy team - no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goalsEach facility is independently operated with local leadership and no corporate red tapeDecisions made at the facility for the facility staff and community needsCore Values (CAPLICO): Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership. These values are the core of who we are as an organization and shared among all affiliated facilitiesDuties:Effectively screens/evaluates patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards.Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: --ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc.Assesses patient's progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.Qualifications:Licensed Occupational TherapistThis position is open to OTs at all experience levels.--We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.--

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