OT - Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Elderwood•Burlington, VT

About The Position

Elderwood is seeking a compassionate, clinically driven Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting. The role focuses on helping older adults regain function, maximize independence, and safely manage daily living through individualized, meaningful therapy. The therapist will work with residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, stroke, orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, cognitive challenges, and functional decline, as well as residents who need long-term maintenance therapy. The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff, providers, residents, and families to support rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life. The position includes evaluating and treating residents, developing individualized programs and care goals, documenting clinical care, participating in care planning and discharge planning, educating residents and families, and providing mentorship or clinical support as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved school of occupational therapy.
State license to practice occupational therapy.
Current, valid CPR/BLS credential.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Ability to direct others.
Ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents and other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner.
Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence.
Intermediate or more advanced ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Creativity in treatment planning and problem-solving.
Team-focused mindset.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Adaptability within a fast-paced rehabilitation environment.
Maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of occupational therapy experience.
Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for geriatric and subacute populations using a team approach.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Evaluate and treat residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, stroke, orthopedic conditions, neurological conditions, and functional decline.
Develop and update individualized treatment plans and care goals focused on activities of daily living, mobility, safety, cognition, strength, and independence.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams regarding resident progress and discharge planning.
Participate in resident care planning meetings.
Support resident and family education initiatives.
Assist with mentorship and clinical support activities, as needed.
Help residents safely return to meaningful daily routines and maximize quality of life.