Ak Occupational Therapist Ot Long Term

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for an Occupational Therapist(OT)-Long Term Care. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
 
Location:  Cordova, AK 99574
 
Assignment Start Date: 4/28/2025
 
13 weeks | Varied | 8-hour shift | 40 hours with 36 hours guaranteed weekly 
 The Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Please get in touch with a recruiter for full details.  
This position description describes the general expectations of the staff Occupational Therapist; this is not intended to be an inclusive list of all the expectations of the person accepting this position.
 
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. OT is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the Long Term Care (LTC) activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident.
 
OT will provide recommendations for the restorative nursing program. OT will contribute to and direct/delegate plans to nursing to provide individualized restorative care. OT will administer treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. OT will assist patients and residents to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
Completes patient and resident evaluations and plans of program care.
 
Demonstrates competency in the performance of patient evaluations; cognitive, perceptual, sensory, motor coordination, pre-vocational function capacity; ADL; strength/range of motion; and home management assessments.
 
Evaluates work fitness and job analysis with follow-through to appropriate payer source.
 
Interview patients/families for program planning.
 
Selects testing & analysis and formulates long and short-term goals.
 
Sets up and performs treatment plans.
 
Performs discharge planning for home modifications, etc.
 
Treats patients of all ages: Pediatric/early childhood; Adolescent; Adult; and Geriatric.
 
Completes daily and weekly progress and summary reports.
 
Assists in the ordering and maintenance of supplies.
 
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), confidential staff, and hospital business.
 
Establishes and maintains healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members.
 
Completes chart audits to ensure appropriate, timely documentation and completion of all charges.
 
Review LTC records to ensure that ALERT charting is completed.
 
Ensures that all daily, weekly, and monthly checklists and inventories are complete.
 
Works with the Billing Department for pre/prior authorization of admissions as needed.
 
Contributes to the setting of standards and monitoring of measurable standards of care and is accountable for maintaining those standards.
 
Follows all facility policies and procedures.
 
Assists with identifying and reporting incidents and accidents
 
Keeps up-to-date with relevant clinical and professional developments in occupational therapy.
 
Is knowledgeable regarding State and Federal regulations for critical access hospitals and LTC facilities.
 
Performs other applicable tasks and duties as assigned.
 
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of essential functions for the job described, but rather a general description of some of the responsibilities necessary to carry out the duties of this position.
 
 
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION  
 
Experience: 
 
 
Minimum (2) two years of direct patient care in a variety of settings with a strong background in long-term care of geriatric patients.
 
Knowledge/experience with LTC RAI/MDS an asset
 
 
Education:
 
 
A valid Alaska state license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Graduate of an accredited program with a BS, MA/MS in Occupational Therapy.
 
 
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:  
 
 
Must be Alaska-licensed in Occupational Therapy. Certification in Occupational Therapy by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
 
Basic Life Support Certification and a valid Driver's License are required.
 
Must have an AK license to be considered
 
 
EMR System: CPSI/Evident experience preferred
 
Shift:  M-F 8 am-5 pm
 
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
 
 
Professional, friendly, and warm demeanor. Must be able to change focus given added demands and or new responsibilities.
 
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
 
This position requires the ability to perform basic computing skills such as email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
 
 
  
 
Housing provided
 
No pets allowed in provided housing
 
No couples/pairs - not enough work for 2 people
 
  
 M-282005 
Mobile Health Team, Inc  is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.
 
Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.