Occupational Therapist – Huddleston, VA

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Mariners Landing Resort, Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston, VA
Part-time or full-time: 20-40 hours/week

Full Distance is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team.

In accordance with Dr. Alina, LLC (“Dr. Alina”) philosophy, and in alignment with company culture, the Occupational Therapist is responsible and accountable for the following:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to clients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence and/or in the Full Distance studio located on 100 Retreat Lane in Huddleston, VA 24104. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction of Dr. Alina. You must be able to function independently, have flexibility for work assignments, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with clients, personnel, and support agencies. It is expected that you will maintain the highest professional attitude and care when working independently in a client’s place of residence, in the Full Distance studio and/or at various companies that have contracted for on-site professional services from Dr. Alina’s team.

THERAPIST BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an occupational therapist curriculum approved by the Occupational Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Proof of licensing required.
• Two (2) years of experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Dr. Alina.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Keeps current with continuing education requirements for state’s licensing.
• Must understand and comply with HIPPA and other laws that protect clients and their medical information.
• Must understand and know how to implement medical environmental precautions and procedures related to this position.
• Must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.
• Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people with a team approach and successful results.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the client.
• Works to return the individual to optimum and productive level within the client’s capabilities.
• Participates with other health care personnel in client care planning.
• Takes initial client history and makes initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in client treatment.
• Writes client progress reports for physician review.
• Educates clients, caregivers, and family/significant others in home exercise programs and activities of daily living as part of the plan of care.  For dementia clients this is to be completed daily.
• Attends all client care conferences as scheduled.
• Assists physician with evaluating level of client function.
• Develop the client’s plan of care (“POC”) and revise as necessary.
• Consults with company personnel and other team members assigned to the client.
• Completes and submits evaluations, daily clinical notes, re-evaluations, discharges in accordance with company time frames and using company provided software and hardware.

OFFICE PROCEDURES

• Attend monthly scheduled 45 minute staff meetings.
• Discuss with Dr. Alina, or her representative, to review staffing plans.
• Prepare and submit payroll rehab report for review by employer.
• Directs and supervises other staff as required.
• May be required to conduct performance evaluations of other staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work in office area as well as client homes.
• May travel by automobile to/from client homes.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset client, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Work week is Sunday through Saturday. Working hours include various shifts to accommodate clients, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to provide services during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions etc. including TB and AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday and participate in physical activity.
• Able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

CLIENT RIGHTS

• Maintain the confidentiality of all client care information including protected health information.  You are mandated to report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Monitor all care and activities of clients to ensure that clients are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by patient regarding care to to Dr. Alina or company’s representative.
• Report all allegations of client abuse and/or misappropriation of client property to Dr. Alina and company’s representative.

“RECOGNIZE THE OTHER PERSON IS YOU” CULTURE AMBASSADOR

Dr. Alina’s philosophy guides every facet of what it means to be part of a successful and caring health care professional team.  The goal is to make certain that every client receives satisfaction in the delivery of service provided by the Dr. Alina team. Excellence is not merely an aspiration at Dr. Alina, it is the measure of the service we provide to the companies we work with and to the client’s we serve. Dr. Alina requires that as a Culture Ambassador you meet the following standards of professionalism:

• Understand and adhere to established occupational therapy standards of practice;
• Communicates effectively with others, being mindful and respectful of others’ cultural diversity; and
• Follow the “Recognize the Other Person is You” philosophy that embodies kindness and compassion. Know that compassion has no limit when employed in selfless service in all facets of our work

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• A description of specific employee benefits (including insurance and PTO (paid time off) and salary will be provided in a separate document should the interview lead to an offer of employment.
• Employee probation period is three months after which employee will be eligible for benefits.
• Salary is reviewed once a year.