Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
Ada, Oklahoma
Ada Care Center

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

Location: Ada, 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, therapeutic 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 related to physical disorders.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Document all required information accurately in electronic records and maintain patient records per policy.
• Record treatment minutes in compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings or in-services.
• Obtain necessary durable medical equipment (DME) or supplies as required.
• 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

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care setting

Additional Information

• Emphasis on providing care that enables individuals to reach their highest functional level while preserving dignity and well-being.
• Workday consists of 8 hours with overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate for OT.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.