OT - Rosewood Rehab Center at Reno

Job Description

Rosewood Rehabilitation Centeris a busy skilled nursing facility with a fast paced in-house therapy program. Conveniently located in North Reno, Nevada, we are proud of our beautiful facility and grounds as well as our spacious and well equipped gym and excellent facility team. We are running both inpatient and outpatient programs and are the only 5-Star Facility in the Reno area. We currently seek a full time Occupational Therapist to join our fun and hard working therapy department. As part of our team you will have exposure to our existing programs in neurology, ergonomics, orthopedics, splinting, manual therapy, and many more. In return for your clinical knowledge and professional passion, we can offer you a highly competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, paid CEUs and many career growth opportunities. For out of state candidates, relocation assistance is negotiable.Rosewood 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 fortyeight (48) hours of physician referral
• Develop effective treatment plans and obtains approval for services from referring physician
• Treat patients according to the physicians 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 inservice 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 patients 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 ADLs
• 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

Job Requirements

Although prior therapy experience is preferred, we place a high value on intelligence, drive and willingness to learn and grow, making this 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 TherapistNew graduates are welcomeDesired 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

cbAllied Health: Occupational Therapist


Country: USA, State: Nevada, City: Reno, Company: Ensign Facility Services.