Occupational Therapist
Company: Bedrock Management Services Organization
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Bedrock Management Services Organization - -
Position Title: Occupational TherapistDepartment: Patient Care
Therapy Group (PCTG)Reports to: Regional Director of Health &
WellnessCreated by: Regional Director of Health & WellnessCreated
on: May 2022
Position Summary: -This position is responsible for providing
outpatient rehabilitation services within a home-based setting,
focusing on the functional needs of the older adult population. The
in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a
patient's room in a Dementia-care facility, in an assisted living
community, or in an independent living community. This position
will evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is
the patient's home and assess the need for, develop, and deliver
occupational therapy interventions to facilitate rehabilitation
both on an intermittent and maintenance-based scale. The
Occupational Therapist identifies the need for and makes
referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs
of patients. The Occupational Therapist will implement
individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and
enhance performance and optimize independence. In addition, this
position instructs, educates and trains patients and caregivers in
those skills and functions essential in promoting quality,
independence, and productivity, in order to diminish or correct
movement disorder pathology.
Essential Functions: -
Works closely with the Regional Director of Health & -Wellness as
well as the Director of Business Development to ensure proper
execution and maintenance of the Health and Wellness Programs
- - - - -Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including
history and systems review
- - - - -Provides thorough HEP education to patients and caregivers
in a manner they can understand, and plans appropriately for
discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled
therapeutic care.
- - - - -Makes clinically necessary referrals to other disciplines
as well as other agencies in order to address the most complex and
comprehensive needs of the patient.
- - - - -Consults with other members of the Health & Wellness team
to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with
the objective findings, functional needs and capabilities of each
patient.
- - - - -Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs
of individual patient.
- - - - -Orders supplies and equipment (DME) as necessary; trains
patient and caregivers on how to use equipment.
- - - - -Maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of
equipment as necessary
- - - - -High quality patient care. Ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.
- - - - -Participates in departmental initiatives and demonstrates
effective communication with all team members.
- - - - -Facilitates professional growth, development and overall
improvement of departmental performance.
- - - - -Performs other professional duties associated with the
care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy
services, and design of program delivery.
- - - - -Application of appropriate tests, measures (FOMs) and
therapeutic intervention.
- - - - -Identify impairments, determine the predicted level of
improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify
precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
- - - - -Follows proper continuing education requirements and
assures up to date licensure.
- - - - - - -Services include but are not limited to application of
therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
o - - - Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity
conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body
mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait
and locomotion training, neuro-motor development training,
relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
o - - - Functional training
o - - - Manual therapy
o - - - Airway clearance techniques
o - - - Integumentary repair and protection
o - - - Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical
modalities
o - - - Education on Chronic Disease Management
o - - - Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk
o - - - Case Management in the home and community
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- - - - -Valid State Occupational Therapy License REQUIRED to
start
- - - - -Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
required
Preferred Qualifications
- - - - -Dementia experience
- - - - -Geriatric experience - - - -
- - - - -Interest and/or experience in lymphedema
- - - - -At least 1 year of geriatric experience
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Keywords: Bedrock Management Services Organization, Virginia Beach , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Virginia Beach, Virginia
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