Geriatric Occupational Therapist: Empower Seniors to Thrive

Renewal Rehab; Neponset (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Renewal Rehab seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. You will assess functional abilities, create evidence-based plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will maintain thorough documentation and educate patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Assess functional abilities and gait, balance, and ADLs to inform therapy.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care.
• Deliver individualized interventions to promote independence, mobility, and safety.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and follow regulatory standards.
• Educate patients, families, and staff to support home and facility goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and limitations.
• Create evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions promoting independence and safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Educate patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Renewal Rehab seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. You will assess functional abilities, create evidence-based plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will maintain thorough documentation and educate patients, families, and staff.