Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve functional independence, enhance activities of daily living (ADLs), and maximize quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician referrals and patient goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve self-care, mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, and upper extremity function.
- Train patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).
- Recommend and educate patients on adaptive equipment, assistive devices, splints, and environmental modifications.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans to achieve rehabilitation goals.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety techniques, fall prevention, and adaptive strategies.
- Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge planning.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Minimum 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience, preferably in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or rehabilitation setting.
- Strong knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, ADL training, cognitive rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, and functional mobility.
- Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.
Pay Rate
$64.28 - $69.16/hour
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