Job description

Cornerstone Care Center is excited to announce we have an 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!

Compensation based on experience- potential for dual role at our sister facility in Reedley

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.

· 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.

· Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

· 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.

· 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Role characteristics:

• Up to 25% travel

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person

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