Job Description
Job DescriptionLicensed Occupational Therapist Overview:
The Licensed Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in delivering tailored rehabilitation services aimed at enhancing the independence and overall quality of life for residents within a senior living environment. Key duties encompass assessing functional capabilities, crafting treatment strategies, executing therapeutic interventions, and working in partnership with interdisciplinary teams. This position necessitates a valid occupational therapy license, relevant experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
About Us
Our organization is dedicated to excellence in all our endeavors, striving to create a fulfilling life for our residents, their families, and our staff. As a leading provider of assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services throughout the Western United States, we are committed to empowering residents to attain their maximum level of independence and quality of life.
Why You’ll Enjoy Being Part of Our Team
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy an hourly or per-visit pay rate based on experience, along with medical, dental, vision coverage, generous Paid Time Off, holidays, a 401(k) plan, and more.
- Opportunities for Advancement: As a growing organization, we offer pathways for career progression and company-sponsored training, including tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.
- Flexible Work Hours: Choose from full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside skilled therapists, nurses, and caregivers in a supportive and cooperative atmosphere.
Position Responsibilities
In the role of Occupational Therapist (OT), you will assess residents’ functional abilities and create customized treatment plans aimed at enhancing their independence in daily activities. You will provide direct therapy, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services that align with our residents’ objectives.
Primary Duties
- Assess residents’ functional, cognitive, and psychosocial requirements using standardized evaluation tools.
- Create and execute individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills, mobility, and safety.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions, including training on adaptive equipment, therapeutic exercises, and functional retraining.
- Inform residents, families, and staff about strategies to support rehabilitation objectives.
- Accurately document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner, adhering to regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other team members to provide coordinated care.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations.
Qualifications
- Active licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice.
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Preferred prior experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation settings.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- A compassionate approach and dedication to enhancing residents’ quality of life.
Join Our Team
If you are eager to apply your skills and compassion in a mission-driven organization that values both residents and employees, we encourage you to apply and advance your career with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
To promote a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, we strongly encourage our staff to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, along with any recommended booster doses from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate this, we periodically organize onsite vaccination clinics at our various locations. However, being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is not a condition of employment.
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occupational therapy, rehabilitation, senior living, long-term care, treatment plans, functional assessment, skilled nursing, therapeutic interventions, licensed occupational therapist, collaborative care