Floating Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing & Rehab

Ayden Healthcare Wauseon; Wauseon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayden Healthcare of Waterville and Wauseon is seeking an Occupational Therapist OT to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves floats between Ayden Healthcare of Waterville and Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon, delivering individualized therapy plans in skilled nursing and acute care settings.

The OT will assess patients, implement interventions, educate families, and collaborate with care teams to support discharge planning and independence in activities of daily living.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in occupational therapy within skilled nursing facilities or acute care settings is preferred.
• Familiarity with developing care plans and discharge planning processes for diverse patient populations.
• Knowledge of physiology and its application in therapeutic practices is essential.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' needs and develop tailored treatment plans based on individual goals and capabilities.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective discharge planning.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and strategies for daily living activities.
• Document patient progress and modify care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide support in skilled nursing facilities, focusing on rehabilitation.
• Engage in critical care settings to assist patients in regaining independence after acute events.
• Work with schools to support children with special needs and ensure OT services are provided.

Job description

Ayden Healthcare of Waterville and Wauseon is seeking an Occupational Therapist OT to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves floats between Ayden Healthcare of Waterville and Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon, delivering individualized therapy plans in skilled nursing and acute care settings.

The OT will assess patients, implement interventions, educate families, and collaborate with care teams to support discharge planning and independence in activities of daily living.