AJ Vacancy: Occupational Therapist

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AJ Vacancy by http://albuquerquejobz.blogspot.com Occupational Therapist 22 Jun 2011, 4:01 pm Apply Now Occupational Therapist Location: Harrisonburg, VA Avante at Harrisonburg has an immediate need for an Occupational Therapist in Harrisonburg, VA. Description: The Occupational Therapist provides and directs Occupational Therapy services to residents, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Responsibilities: Provides Occupational Therapy services to residents and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with department procedures. Monitors resident's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders. Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the resident in their own environment. Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs for discharge. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the resident. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to residents, family, and other team members. Participates in resident, family and staff education. Provides in-service education to the members of the residents care team and education to the community. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel. Communicating orally or in writing with clarity and accuracy. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident. Instructs patient, family, and staff in appropriate patient specific occupational therapy procedures or home program to allow carryover of therapeutic remediation and goals in daily activities. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required. Assumes responsibility for ongoing licensure, continuing education and professional development obligations. Requirements: Successful completion of National Certification Examination for O.T.R. (within 1 year of hire) Virginia License (or ability to obtain) New Grads Welcome! Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Desire to work in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Why Work For Us? Located in cities throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Avanté offers the ideal place for those in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation care. One of the aspects of Avanté you will really appreciate is the size of our facilities. Avante's centers are kept small enough to provide home-like settings with personalized care but large enough to ensure the latest technologies and treatments are available. We offer a rich environment where opportunities abound and careers flourish. A leader in the industry since 1989, our organization is looking for healthcare professionals who believe in making a difference...one life at a time. We have created a professional environment where teamwork is valued and individual development and accomplishments are recognized and rewarded accordingly. At Avanté, we enrich the communities we serve and empower the people we employ, earning our reputation for integrity and excellence. Avanté offers the following benefits and programs for our employees: Career Advancement and Professional Growth Competitive Salaries Attractive Centers Relocation Assistance Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement CEU Reimbursement Generous Healthcare Benefits Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Apply Now Compensation: Competitive Salaries Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. original page You are receiving this email because you subscribed to this feed at blogtrottr.com. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, you can unsubscribe from this feed.