Occupational Therapist

Overview

Occupational therapy staff members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services.

State specific Occupational Therapy license required.

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Employee Perks!

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match, Consistent work and holiday rotations to provide you with a great work/life balance, Dramatically Increased Wages!, Employee of the Month recognition, Enjoy a fun and diverse work environment, Enjoy being a part of a strong and diverse team, Flexible Scheduling, Flexible Shifts, Free Uniforms, Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Monthly employee appreciation events, Point-earning employee reward program: redeem for prizes!, Strong leadership, Substantial employee referral program, Truly make a difference in our residents' lives while providing top notch care, Tuition reimbursement program

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist OT will:

• Initiates skilled occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician’s orders; maintains required contact with physician.

• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, MDS records and discharge summaries for residents in occupational therapy program.

• Confers with other health care staff regarding special needs of residents to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.

• Provides input for the Resident Care Planning meetings and attends during absences of the Director of Occupational Therapy.

• Maintains statistical records of residents’ treatments.

• Assists with in-service training programs upon request.

• Records and updates resident’s care plan.

Base wages increase with experience!

From

USD $30.53/Hr.

Up to

Qualifications

 

The Occupational Therapist OT must have Graduated from an approved school of occupational therapy and have the following: 

• State license to practice occupational therapy required.

• Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred.

• Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.

• Ability to direct others necessary.

• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.

• Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required.

• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.

• Ability to work with geriatric and chronically ill residents, as well as other professionals in a friendly and helpful manner necessary.

• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.

   

 

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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