Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Full-Time Rehab

Advanced-Health-Care-of-Mes; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced-Health-Care-of-Mes is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs to help residents regain independence in daily living activities. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care in a skilled nursing facility.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, 8-hour shifts. Requirements include current state OT licensure and 1–2 years of SNF or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• 1-2 years clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with residents, families and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents to evaluate physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and physician recommendations.
• Provide OT interventions to improve ADLs, therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and environmental modifications.
• Document progress, interventions and discharge plans per facility policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, and SLPs for coordinated care.
• Educate residents and families on techniques, safety and home exercise programs.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to care planning and goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Education

OT licensure (state)

Job description

Advanced-Health-Care-of-Mes is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs to help residents regain independence in daily living activities. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care in a skilled nursing facility.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays, 8-hour shifts. Requirements include current state OT licensure and 1–2 years of SNF or equivalent experience.