Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
Purcell, OK
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days)

Location: Purcell, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 8
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL (Activities of Daily Living) physical functioning disorders.
• Develop and implement appropriate plans of care following regulatory and clinical practice standards.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and use of supportive/assistive devices.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly; evaluate treatment outcomes and modify services as needed.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members about patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Document all required information accurately in electronic systems and maintain patient records according to policy.
• Record treatment minutes in compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings.
• Attend facility and company-required trainings, in-services, and conferences.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as needed.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience in Long Term Care settings.
• Experience in Rehabilitation settings.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Must comply with submission requirements and rate guidelines.
• Workday is 8 hours with day shift schedule.

This position is suitable for Occupational Therapists seeking temporary assignments in long-term care settings with a focus on cognitive and physical rehabilitation.