Occupational Therapist - SNF

# Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) **Position Title:** Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) **Reports To:** Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) / Rehab Manager **Employment Type:** Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, or Contract Position Summary Teamwork Therapies is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based interventions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and help residents achieve the highest possible level of independence, safety, and quality of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patient Evaluation & Assessment - Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions. - Assess functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognition, upper extremity function, visual-perceptual skills, balance, coordination, and safety awareness. - Identify adaptive equipment and environmental modification needs. Treatment Planning - Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, resident goals, and interdisciplinary recommendations. - Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals. - Update treatment plans based on resident progress and changing medical status. Direct Patient Care Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions including: - ADL retraining - Upper extremity strengthening and ROM - Fine motor coordination - Balance and postural control - Functional mobility training - Wheelchair positioning - Transfer training - Splinting and orthotic management - Cognitive rehabilitation - Visual-perceptual training - Energy conservation techniques - Home safety education - Fall prevention strategies - Adaptive equipment training - Pain management techniques Documentation - Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment notes, discharge summaries, and recertifications accurately and within required timelines. - Maintain documentation that meets Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Managed Care, Medicaid, and payer requirements. - Utilize the facility's electronic medical record (EMR) system. Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Participate in care plan meetings. - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, social workers, dietitians, and nursing staff. - Communicate resident progress and discharge recommendations. Patient & Family Education - Educate residents and caregivers regarding: - Home exercise programs - Adaptive equipment - Fall prevention - Safe transfer techniques - Joint protection - Energy conservation - Home safety recommendations Compliance - Maintain compliance with: - Medicare and Medicaid regulations - CMS requirements - State and federal regulations - Facility policies - HIPAA requirements - Infection prevention procedures Quality Improvement - Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. - Assist with outcome tracking and clinical quality measures. - Maintain productivity standards established by the facility. Qualifications Required - Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. - Current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing. - Current CPR/BLS certification. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Preferred - Minimum of one year of Skilled Nursing Facility or adult rehabilitation experience. - Experience with Medicare Part A, Part B, Managed Care, and PDPM. - Experience using Net Health, Rehab Optima, Casamba, PointClickCare, or similar EMR systems. Knowledge & Skills - Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. - Kno…