Occupational Therapy - OT SNF
About The Position
The Occupational Therapy unit in a Skilled Nursing Facility provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients who need daily skilled care but not hospital-level treatment. Its goal is to help residents regain independence, improve quality of life, and safely transition home or to another setting. Occupational Therapists assess physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and create care plans focused on daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and household tasks. They address fall prevention and cognitive and memory issues, and train patients in adaptive equipment and home modifications. OT staff collaborate closely with the healthcare team on discharge planning. Most patients are older adults recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Stays range from short-term rehabilitation to long-term care. Typical therapy is 60–90 minutes a day, five days a week, less intensive than inpatient rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Two years of experience.
- Pennsylvania Occupational Therapist license.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities.
- Create care plans focused on daily activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and household tasks.
- Address fall prevention and cognitive and memory issues.
- Train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and home modifications.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team on discharge planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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