OT, Occupational Therapist, OT SNF, Skilled Nursing Facility, OT - (US-NM-Belen - 87002)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 59715017
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Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff to include COTAs, OT Aides, and students. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs. Patients cared for or interacted with are infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric.

Compensation: Commesurate upon experience

Experience: * MUST have SNF experience.

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