Certified Occupational Therapy - PRN

Vierra Communities•Bethesda, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Therapy Team in a Bright, State-of-the-Art Therapy Suite Tired of windowless gyms and cramped spaces? Come work in a therapy department designed for both patient healing and provider well-being. Our facility features a bright and airy open-concept therapy floor with natural great lighting to support your circadian rhythm and keep your energy high throughout the day. You’ll have the space and the light you need to focus on what matters most: helping our residents regain their independence. Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Carriage Hill, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care. Overview: Carriage Hill Bethesda's Rehab and Nursing is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents. About Vierra: Carriage Hill Bethesda is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents Vierra's Culture & Mission: We have a positive, supportive and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

Requirements

Must have a valid license and registration
Must pass a criminal background check
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.
Must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less then 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of time) to move objects, equipment and/or patients.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with patients.
Required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess patient safety and ability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred

Responsibilities

Proved direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
Administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
Document and record the patients’ condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.
Collaborate with all disciplines to provide bet patient centered treatment and care.