Occupational Therapist Jobs

The Occupational Therapy unit in a Skilled Nursing Facility provides inpatient rehab 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. OTs 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, 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 rehab to long-term care. Typical therapy is 60–90 minutes a day, five days a week—less intensive than inpatient rehab.