OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REHAB UNIT

Job Description

Job Description

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting evaluates and treats patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery to improve functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and cognitive/perceptual skills. The OT utilizes GG (Functional Independence Measure – FIM/GG) scoring to assess patient progress and document functional outcomes in compliance with CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and other regulatory requirements.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Patient Evaluation & Treatment Planning:

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing rehab assessments in IPR, focusing on ADLs, mobility, cognition, and discharge readiness.
• Administer GG scoring (Section GG) for IPR patients per CMS guidelines (e.g., GG0130: Eating, GG0170: Sitting to Standing).
• Use standardized assessments (e.g., MoCA, MMT, FIM) and evidence-based interventions to maximize recovery.

2. Treatment Planning & Implementation:

• High-intensity ADL retraining (dressing, bathing, toileting).
• Neuromuscular re-education for stroke/TBI recovery.
• Cognitive-perceptual rehab (memory, attention, executive function).
• Home assessments & caregiver training pre-discharge.

3. GG Scoring & Documentation:

• Accurately complete Section GG functional scoring at admission, discharge, and per IRF-PAI guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with:
  1. CMS guidelines (Medicare Part A, IRF coverage criteria).
  2. Hospital policies (infection control, fall prevention).
  3. Joint Commission standards (safety, quality measures).

4. Patient & Caregiver Education:

• Educate patients and families on home safety, fall prevention, and proper use of assistive devices.
• Train caregivers in safe transfer techniques and mobility assistance.
• Provide guidance on post-discharge exercises and adaptive strategies.

5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss patient progress and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, case managers/social workers, and other therapists.
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient response and medical status.

6. Discharge Planning & Interdisciplinary Coordination:

• Coordinate with case managers/social workers for safe community reintegration, health services or outpatient follow up
• Educate patients/families on post-discharge care.
• Ensure a smooth transition the next level of care.

7. Compliance & Professional Development:

• Follow hospital protocols (e.g., isolation precautions, code response).
• Maintain state licensure, NBCOT, BLS.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s/Doctorate in OT (ACOTE-accredited).
• Licensure: Current state OT license; NBCOT certification.
• Experience:
  1. 1+ years of OT experience (preferred in inpatient rehab, acute care, or neuro rehab).
  2. New grads with strong clinical rotations in rehab settings may be considered.
  3. Familiarity with GG scoring preferred.
• Skills:
  1. Knowledge of IRF-PAI & CMS regulations for Acute Inpatient Rehab.
  2. Adaptability to fast-paced, medically complex environments.
  3. Strong knowledge of neurological & orthopedic rehab.
  4. Ability to manage medically complex patients (e.g., post-stroke, spinal cord injury, amputees).
  5. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  6. Proficient in EMR documentation.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.