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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating residents' occupational therapy needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and supervising therapy assistants. Proficient in maintaining compliance with documentation standards and effectively communicating with interdisciplinary teams and families.
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Occupational Therapy DegreeSouth Carolina Occupational Therapist LicenseExperience in Skilled Nursing SettingProficient in Net Health and Point Click CareCPR Certification
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Hard Skills
Occupational Therapy EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlansFunctional Limitations AssessmentDaily Living Skills ImprovementDocumentation ComplianceDurable Medical Equipment RecommendationInfection-Control ProtocolsQuality Assurance ContributionResident-Handling PracticesRehabilitation Program Development
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationTraining and EducationInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
CPR CertificationContinuing Education Requirements
Industry Keywords
HealthcareSkilled NursingOccupational TherapyResident CareRehabilitation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
- Treat inpatient and outpatient clients
- Help residents improve daily living skills, strength, mobility, cognition, and independence
- Assist nursing with training Restorative Aides
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities
- Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning
- Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed
- Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in medical records and according to facility, governmental, and payer requirements
- Maintain a safe treatment environment and follow infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention
- Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support independence in activities of daily living
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information
- Report department equipment problems
- Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement, and facility rehabilitation program development
- Celebrate resident milestones and support residents in reaching functional goals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university
- Active, unencumbered South Carolina Occupational Therapist license (Required)
- Experience in a fast-paced healthcare or skilled nursing setting preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care
- Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board
- CPR certification, if required by licensure
- Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions
- Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, with occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, including exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds
- Effective communication, including talking and hearing, for resident, family, and healthcare-team interaction
- Ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues
- Ability to assist, support, and transport residents using safe resident-handling practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible work schedules
- CEU Allowance to support your professional development
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Advancement and PRN opportunities throughout our South Carolina network of sister facilities
- Fun, supportive, family-oriented culture
- Leadership that values, recognizes, and celebrates your hard work