Occupational Therapist OT
Company: EMPOWERME
Location: Frisco
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview Grow your career Here, you---ll find advanced training,
opportunities for promotion, and great benefits --- all while
making a real difference in the lives of seniors EmpowerMe Wellness
--- and our subsidiary companies ONR and EverSpring Pharmacy ---
are on a mission to improve the lives of seniors and all we serve
We provide fully integrated on-site therapy, diagnostic lab
testing, pharmacy services, and more at senior living communities
nationwide. Our compassionate, experienced team of nearly 3,000
clinicians and professionals focus on health and wellness solutions
in 36 states and counting. You can find out more about us at
empowerme.com (Please note: ONR clinics will be transitioning to
the EmpowerMe Wellness brand in 2023.) Responsibilities As an
Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing a
full range of occupational therapy services including assessment,
treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions in an
interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's
qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. You
will also contribute to program development, quality improvement,
and problem-solving in accordance with company-wide policies and
clinical initiatives, to optimize each patient---s functional
well-being and satisfaction. Perform appropriate assessment(s) and
reassessment(s) of patient's functional abilities, including
physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory components to evaluate
the necessity of skilled occupational therapy intervention;
identify and initiate clinically appropriate therapeutic
intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive to the needs
of the individual patient and/or as directed by physician orders in
accordance with the standards set by American Occupational Therapy
Association, the state of employment and by the company Educate and
communicate with patients, family members, and other patient care
personnel regarding the individualized treatment plan for the
patient; and routinely provide feedback to patients, their family
member(s), and care staff personnel regarding progression, goal
achievement, and discharge plans Identify the need for, and make,
referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs
of patients Assume supervisory responsibility and accountability of
OTA/COTA(s) and/or occupational therapy students in accordance with
federal, state, and payer guidelines, including communication and
documentation Assess, conduct an appropriate intervention(s),
and/or make recommendations to physician(s) regarding patient pain
interfering with an optimal level of function of participation in
rehabilitation Assist in training and orientation of EmpowerMe
Wellness and/or community staff, as well as students, in relation
to rehabilitation therapy Communicate professionally, clearly and
maintain a good working relationship with physicians, care staff,
the administrative team, and interdisciplinary teams, as well as
demonstrate flexibility to ensure patient/facility/customer needs
are being met Ensure documentation is completed, and charges are
entered, in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and in
accordance with state guidelines and company policy Performs all
aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors;
manages and operates equipment safely and correctly; maintaining
department cleanliness and safety Provides input in formulating
budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget
controls, and takes appropriate action to remain within budget
guidelines Maintain professional expertise through continued
education as necessitated by licensure and as appropriate for the
provision of specific treatments utilizing EmpowerMe Wellness
educational resources when available Develop occupational therapy
department by frequently reviewing best practices, providing
guidance for, and conducting, in-services and other educational
training in compliance with federal and state professional
requirements Participate in infection control, departmental
equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety
programs, patient/family and team conferences and attend
departmental / company training as requested, and provides positive
contributions to interdepartmental discussions Achieve productivity
goals and expectations as identified by the Company Treat patients
and their families with respect and dignity - identify and address
the psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs
of patients and their families Complies with HIPAA & PHI guidelines
and protects confidentiality at all times Offers to assist other
staff and demonstrates flexibility in carrying out shared team
functions including special projects Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Graduate of a bachelor's, master---s, or doctorate
program in Occupational Therapy with one (1) year of experience in
rehabilitation in senior care communities or related settings is
preferred Current state licensure, in good standing, as an
Occupational Therapist or be eligible for temporary license with
supervision based on current state guidelines Basic Life
Support/CPR certification Knowledge of Medicare payment systems and
EHR/EMR systems Proven ability to build and maintain a patient
caseload, specifically within a Med B setting Demonstrate
proficiency in occupational therapy modalities and ADLs Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills along with the heart and
passion to work with older adults while providing the best care
possible Passion to achieve results through self-motivation,
initiative, and proactive orientation with a sense of professional
curiosity, desire to learn new things, and to find/recommend
solutions to problems Sense of professional curiosity, desire to
learn new things, and to find/recommend solutions to problems
Driven to achieve and exceed goals and have the ability to motivate
others to do the same Conduct oneself in a professional manner at
all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict
intervention and resolution Must exhibit and promote a high level
of professionalism, customer service, and friendliness in all
interactions with employees, patients, and visitors throughout the
organization Maintain excellent phlebotomy skills surrounding the
geriatric population TB required / CPR ---as required by
location--- What We Offer For Full Time Employees: -401 K -Full
Benefits -PTO -HSA and FSA -Life and Disability Insurance -EAP
-Career Advancement Opportunities and Cross Training Opportunities
-Recognition Programs -FUN and much more This employer is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: EMPOWERME, Dallas , Occupational Therapist OT, Healthcare , Frisco, Texas
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