Occupational Therapist

Job Details: Job Location: Center at Cordera

• COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, Salary Range: $40.00 - $48.00Hourly, About Us: Our facility serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. Why Join Our Team? We offer beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Excellent pay Generous PTO Packages 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits with a waived waiting period Please inquire within for more exciting benefits we offer in addition to those listed above! The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards. Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions. Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes. Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders. Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Educational Requirements: Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy Specific Requirements: Must hold current and active State license or Registration One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred