Occupational Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Occupational Therapist

Rehabilitation Department

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation

Valley Vista Post Acute is a 59-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Escondido, California. We provide around-the-clock specialized care in a warm, family-like environment because to us, every resident is part of our extended family.

Here at Valley Vista Post Acute, our goal is to see our residents thrive with our personalized care plans. Our large outdoor courtyard provides opportunities to stroll and relax in the sun, and our many private rooms offer the privacy each resident enjoys while they are healing.

Overview of the Position: 

The Occupational Therapist role provides and directs all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation and treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organizations guidelines, professional standards and community needs.  Serves as a patient and rehabilitation advocate for current prospective patients, to all internal and external customers.  Participates in quality assurance and customer service activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluations are initiated per M.D. orders-payer authorization and facility/payer source guidelines.

• Develops treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level for best functional outcome for patient.

• Educates staff, other health care professionals and third party payer on the benefits and functional outcomes of intervention.

• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including evaluations, daily progress notes, summaries, or monthly reports as required.

• Keys information into computer systems, including EMR and rehab systems

• Screens all individuals who may benefit from therapeutic intervention.

• Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all times.

• Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary co-op, co-treatment, setting up protocols and programs.

• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs or techniques.  Provides in-service training sessions or other educational presentations to company, team or facility in order to enhance one’s clinical and professional knowledge and skills.

• Provides assistants and rehab techs clear directives concerning patients and treatment plans prior to initiation of patient care.

• Confers with Program Specialists and supervisor to develop and implement new programs/techniques to enhance program utilization.

• Maintains appropriate state licensure, certification and credentialing.

• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.

• Makes appropriate referrals to other members of the rehab team.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Education:  Graduate of an approved curriculum in Occupational Therapy.

Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards.

Working knowledge of Medicare and other payor sources. 

Full knowledge of resident’s rights. 

License:  Current, active license as Occupational Therapist, and is able to practice unencumbered.

CPR Certification, as required for license renewal.

Work Experience: Experience in long term care preferred

Able to work on multiple tasks at the same time.