Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time
About The Position
Arbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Services is seeking a committed, patient-focused Occupational Therapist to provide services at Springfield Masonic Community, a nonprofit five-star continuing care retirement community. The therapy department serves residents across outpatient therapy, dementia care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and long-term care settings. Services support mobility, strength, wellness, functional ability, safety, independence, comfort, and quality of life. The Occupational Therapist develops, recovers, or maintains daily living and work skills for people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. The role provides effective, client-centered services that help people perform everyday tasks confidently and independently, with a holistic perspective and an ability to adapt the environment to the person. The position assesses, evaluates, and treats short- and long-term residents who could benefit from skilled occupational therapy. It also includes documentation, supervision of occupational therapist assistants, long-term resident screens and evaluations, restorative nursing programs, and support with insurance authorizations and appeals.
Requirements
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and basic math skills.
- Compassion, patience, and a positive attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, evaluate, and treat short-term and long-term residents who would benefit from skilled occupational therapy services.
- Complete quality and timely documentation, including evaluations, recertifications, and discharges.
- Directly and indirectly supervise occupational therapist assistants.
- Conduct quarterly screens and/or evaluations on long-term residents.
- Develop and assist with overseeing restorative nursing programs.
- Assist with insurance authorizations and appeals.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Contribute to the overall needs of the facility and facility staff.
Benefits
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Term life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral bonus program
- CEU reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
