Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
Oregon, MO
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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

Location

• Oregon, Missouri

Employment Type

• Temporary contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Days
• 8 hours per day

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.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Document all required information accurately in electronic records, including treatment minutes.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license at time of submission and employment.
• Minimum 1+ years of OT experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings.
• New graduates considered if they have completed Level II fieldwork experience (not just Level I observation).
• Resume, skills checklist (within 1 year), and 0-1 professional references required at submission.

Additional Notes

• Must comply with all regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Participation in facility and company-required trainings and meetings is mandatory.