Occupational Therapist, Long Term Care

Posted:
4/9/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Maine, United States ⋅ Rumford, Maine, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Rumford Community Home is seeking a an Occupational Therapist to join our team and help transform the lives of our patients!

Rumford Community Home is a 85-bed active living community offering residential care, secured dementia care, skilled rehabilitation, and long-term care nursing services. We provide medical care, 24-hour personal care, private and shared rooms, a full calendar of events and activities, laundry, housekeeping and delicious meals. Our goal is to deliver compassionate care to you or your loved one in an affordable, all-inclusive environment.

The Occupational Therapist:

  • evaluates patients and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients to their maximum functional potential.

  • Directs therapeutic intervention for the restoration of patient’s functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.

  • Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

  • Provides treatment and instruction to patients according to acceptable principles and practices of Occupational Therapy.

  • Collaborates as a member of the health care team for the provision of comprehensive patient care.

  • Consistent with training and competency review, provides care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

  • coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to staff (aides, etc.).

  • participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Regulatory Requirements:
• Current State Occupational Therapy Licensure,
• Current BCLS certification.


 

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!