Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist provides direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients referred by a physician, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role is based in skilled nursing facilities serving long-term care residents and patients receiving short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation. The patient population includes people with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs, and care is delivered collaboratively with nursing, therapy, and medical staff in a patient-centered environment. The therapist follows and develops occupational treatment plans, establishes and adjusts functional goals, and oversees and evaluates care provided by occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students. The position also involves timely documentation, use of therapy software, interdisciplinary communication, and supporting patient safety and daily operations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (BSOT or MSOT).
- Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
- NBCOT certified upon hire; renewal is optional going forward.
- Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and keep it current throughout employment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
- Knowledgeable about practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
- Demonstrate good body mechanics.
- Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct occupational therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral.
- Follow occupational treatment plans, including activities of daily living.
- Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals.
- Oversee and evaluate care provided by occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students.
- Complete charting appropriately and on time, and use therapy software accurately.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist with the evacuation of patients.
- Communicate and function productively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
- Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
- Maintain professional working relationships and the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct; complete mandatory compliance training.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and use sound reasoning and judgment.
Benefits
- Continuing education credits (CEUs)
- Flexible scheduling
- Student loan repayment
- Career advancement and upward mobility opportunities into leadership roles
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave accruing from day one
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
