Occupational Therapist

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist will effectively screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or Activities of Daily Living (ADL) physical functioning disorders, developing appropriate plans of care in accordance with all regulatory and clinical practice standards. The therapist will utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative and medically necessary treatment interventions to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly in compliance with regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modify services based on patient evaluations.
• Consult and counsel patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and health team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive discharge summaries of services rendered in adherence to regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in the electronic documentation system and maintain patient records according to company policy.
• Participate in required meetings including patient care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students.
• Adhere to NBCOT and state-required practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics during professional practice.

Schedule

This is a Days shift of 8 hours per day.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• 1+ years of Occupational Therapy experience is required.
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation is required.
• An active Occupational Therapy license is required at the time of submission.
• New graduates are considered only with Level II fieldwork experience.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!