Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
About The Position
Join a top-rated, high-performing team at LCC of Cheyenne where your career can grow, your skills are valued, and your work truly matters. We’re proud to be part of a national network of 200+ Skilled Nursing Facilities, giving you access to unmatched resources, training, and professional development. Our facility holds a 5-Star CMS rating, a 5-Star Quality Measures rating, and was named a High-Performing center for Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Excellence isn’t just a goal here—it’s our standard. Why candidates choose us: Mentorship & New Grad Support — Launch your career with confidence. Collaborative In-House Therapy — Work side-by-side with engaged therapy professionals. Continuing Education — Keep growing with CE, training, and leadership pathways. Strong Team Culture — Supportive, positive, and built for success.
Requirements
- NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward.
- Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT).
- Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs.
- Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility.
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
- Follow occupational treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living).
- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
- Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students.
- Chart appropriately and timely.
- Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign on bonus for full time
- Access to unmatched resources, training, and professional development.
- Continuing Education
- CE, training, and leadership pathways.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
