Occupational Therapist

Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Come join our team and start making a difference!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.

However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.

• Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.

• Completion of required compliance training and processes

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ 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.

• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.

• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.

• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.

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