Full Time Occupational Therapist

Working for a Prestige facility is more than a job: it’s a career. It’s a family. It’s an opportunity to do what you love in an environment that not only appreciates you, but puts your growth and satisfaction first. We invite you to discover the next phase of your care career at Prestige Care Center of Fairfield Seeking FT /Part-Time/PRN Occupational Therapist to join the team Full Time at Prestige Care Center of Fairfield, a beautiful SNF in Fairfield, IA Facility has a really nice therapy gym with a rehab-to-home population Flexible scheduling for PRN New Grads welcome to Apply. Comprehensive Benefits for Full-Time Address: 400 Highland St., Fairfield, IA 52556 The primary responsibility of the Occupational Therapist (OT) is to plan, delegate and provide safe and competent occupational therapy interventions as ordered by physician. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times. Provide occupational therapy assessments as well as develop and implement individualized treatment plans to increase client’s independence and functioning Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards Identify need to make referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive care needs of the client Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current Occupational Therapy standards of practice Communicate changes in resident’s condition Provide accurate and timely billing records and supervise supporting clinical documentation Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information Perform screening rounds as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates Participation in OT/OTA student development and educational programs Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs Knowledge of current occupational therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities Current, active Occupational Therapy License (required)