Compassionate Occupational Therapist for Senior Rehab

Sweetwater Care; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career development

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Tennessee is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist for a part-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The OT will deliver restorative therapy, focusing on cognitive and ADL function, while documenting outcomes and adhering to regulatory standards.

Join a devoted rehab team and contribute to improving residents' quality of life. Requires KS licensure and 1+ year SNF experience; OT services may be full- or part-time per schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• Active Kansas state license.
• 1+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen/evaluate patients with cognitive and ADL disorders and develop a plan of care.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled treatment and document progress in the clinical record.
• Administer procedures as part of the rehab plan (ADL retraining, exercises, modalities, devices).
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments; discharge summaries as required.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team about patient progress and plans.
• Supervise and support PTAs, rehabilitation aides and/or students when needed.

Skills

Experience in SNF

Active Kansas license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or related field

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Tennessee is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist for a part-time position in a skilled nursing facility. The OT will deliver restorative therapy, focusing on cognitive and ADL function, while documenting outcomes and adhering to regulatory standards.

Join a devoted rehab team and contribute to improving residents' quality of life. Requires KS licensure and 1+ year SNF experience; OT services may be full- or part-time per schedule.