Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) at Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

We are offering a dedicated Physical Therapist the unique, full-time opportunity to treat our patients at Life Care Center of Colorado Springs as well as Life Care Center of Pueblo! With the perfect combination of scenery, quality, and wellness, our nursing homes provide a wonderful opportunity for an individuals with a passion to treat short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery patients.What is exciting about this role for you?$5,000 sign-on bonusFlexibility to work 4 ten-hour shifts a week, if that's your preference (example, Sun to Wed)Compensation for the drive time between Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado as well as a breathtakingly scenic commute without any actual mountain drivingThe experience of working with a variety of patients and truly making an impact on their health and lives Position SummaryThe OT - Occupational Therapist provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsNBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forwardGraduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.One (1) year experience in post acute care or related setting preferredCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job RequirementsParticipates in community health matters/projects as appropriateProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mailLiaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needsMust demonstrate good body mechanics at all timesMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsFollow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goalsOversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and studentsChart appropriately and timelyUtilize therapy software appropriately and accuratelyExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer