OT - Discovery Care job at Ensign Therapy in Salmon

Ensign Therapy is at the momment seeking for OT - Discovery Care on Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:54:56 GMT. At Discovery Care Center, we are known for exceptional service and are highly regarded as the assisted living and skilled nursing facility of choice. We are in the midst of growing our outpatient and inpatient rehab centers to meet the needs of our expanding community. We are looking for a full time OT to join our amazing team and grow with us. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Salmon, Idaho...

OT - Discovery Care

Location: Salmon Idaho

Description: Ensign Therapy is at the momment seeking for OT - Discovery Care right now, this job will be placed in Idaho. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. At Discovery Care Center, we are known for exceptional service and are highly regarded as the assisted living and skilled nursing facility of choice. We are in the midst of growing our outpatient and inpatient rehab cen! ters to meet the needs of our expanding community. We are looking for a full time OT to join our amazing team and grow with us.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Salmon, Idaho provides some of the best adventures! The Salmon River is the longest free-flowing river in a single state. With so many miles, the Salmon River offers some of the best whitewater rafting and paddling opportunities in the world, not to mention the awesome salmon fishing. Imagine capping your work day off by joining our Speech/Language Pathologist, Annie, on an evening of standup paddle boarding along the Salmon! Or head out on the trails for a mountain bike adventure with our administrator, Steve. This is the ideal therapy opportunity for the person who is eager for a personal life adventure, as well as an awesome career adventure. Professional advancement opportunity is available for the right candidates.
Discovery Care Center receives support from Ensign Services who provides a wide range of! clinical and operational assistance to over 100 independently! owned healthcare operations located throughout the United States. Ensign culture has come to life in these facility teams and is evident in the ownership, passion, and celebration found in their departments every day. In addition, Ensign culture has fostered an environment where therapists have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities.

Duties:
Evaluate patients within forty-eight (48) hours of physician referral
Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician
Treat patients according to the physician's treatment plan
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides in direct patient care and patient related activities and adhere to facility Supervision Policy and Procedure Matrix
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans
Participate in Patient ! Care Conference, Utilization Review Meeting and Rehabilitation Conferences
Participate in inâ€'service training program for other staff in the facility
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes as necessary, weekly progress notes, HFCA therapy cert/POC forms per facility policy and procedure
Record treatment charges daily per facility policy and procedures
Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs
Participate in discharge planning
Coordinate necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate safety and independence in ADL's
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order
Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant Schools
Comply with Occupational Therapy Practice Act and the facility Policy and Procedures

Although prior therapy experience is preferred, we place a high va! lue on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow, making th! is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional new graduate who is willing to work hard and make him or herself an indispensable member of our team. The right individual will be committed to providing the superior service levels that our patients and residents need and expect.
Experience/Qualifications: Licensed Occupational Therapist New graduates are welcome

Desired Skills:
Exhibits a sincere desire to help patients and residents in their rehabilitation process
Superior interpersonal communication skills
Strong writing skills required for documentation of the care you provide
Exhibits knowledge and understanding of therapy practice
Possesses and conveys high degree of credibility and integrity
Enjoys team cohesion, is a team player, has a positive attitude and a strong desire to make a constructive impact on organizational excellence
Understands and accepts the unpredictable nature and needs of the therapy function in! a busy rehab department

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Allied Health: Occupational Therapist
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Ensign Therapy.

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This job starts available on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 09:54:56 GMT

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