Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wesley Enhanced Living

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The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents providing excellence and innovation in aging services. As part of the interdisciplinary team the OT promotes and maintains the functional performance, physical mobility and well being of the residents through the implementation of occupational therapy services. The OT develops and implements medically prescribed Occupational Therapy in the health center and rehabilitation center to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body function. The OT directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The OT demonstrates ability to adapt examination techniques and treatment plans according to the needs of the resident. Demonstrates optimal case management of residents. Follows regulations, standards and proper procedures for documentation. Assumes a caseload appropriate to area. Follows proper procedures for billing. Follows proper procedures for insurance benefits. Seeks opportunities to enhance the services of the Rehab department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, establish goals, implement, evaluate and re-evaluate individualized occupational therapy treatment plans for WEL Residents at multiple sites.
• Performs appropriate evaluations and treatment to residents including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises to improve residents ability.
• Use discharge planning skills to promote independence and maximize function .
• Demonstrates OT knowledge, skill and ability when developing systems, for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing OT programs that ensure safe and efficient and therapeutically effective rehabilitation.
• Instructs resident, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the OT program.
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop activities consistent with each resident’s needs and capabilities.
• Complies with federal, state regulations and accreditation standards related to long-term care with regard to rehabilitation services.
• Documents daily treatments/evaluations and services provided. Maintains weekly progress notes and clinical documentation in resident medical record. Completes necessary rehab section of Minimum Data Set (MDS) within required time frame.
• Submits monthly billing data to Finance Department.
• Represent OT at required meetings on resident care, staffing and other subjects, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Promotes effective and positive working relationships among rehab staff, residents and other WEL departments.
• Supervises and directs Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides.
• Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality relative to resident care and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations.
• Communicates essential information to the interdisciplinary team in regard to resident care and progress.
• Ensure that residents and families enjoy the best possible service, in a caring and compassionate atmosphere where the individual’s needs and rights are recognized and respected.
• Performs other duties as required.

Related Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting.
• Demonstrates sincere interest in working with frail senior participants.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and make meaningful contributions to the development of the plan of care.

Education or Degree Requirement:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Must be an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Must have current unrestricted licensed as required in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Must be registered with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Some of our benefits include:

• Health Insurance (including prescription and vision)
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Wellness program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Other generous benefits

WEL is ranked #5 in the nation on the 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past five years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents!

We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our  130+ year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees. 

For the safety and protection of our residents, employees, and visitors our organization requires that all staff members receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Apply today and imagine the possibilities!

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