Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Impactful Rehab & Growth

Bethesda Health Group; Royal Heights (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group in Illinois is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-directed therapy to geriatric patients in a hospital or skilled-nursing setting. You will evaluate, plan, implement treatment, and document progress, while educating caregivers and coordinating discharge needs.

Strong communication, mobility skills, and a passion for elder rehabilitation are essential. Competitive benefits include 403b, daily pay, bonuses, holiday pay and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state license.
• CPR certification or willing to obtain within six months.
• One to two years of geriatrics experience preferred.
• New graduates will be considered.
• Ability to communicate well and demonstrate responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations.
• Requires mobility, transferring patients, lifting and moving equipment.
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills for therapy tasks.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Occupational Therapy services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for functional improvement.
• Assists in coordinating programs to help patients achieve the highest level of function.
• Evaluates, plans and implements the treatment program; collects information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Mobility/transfers

Fine motor coordination

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bethesda Health Group in Illinois is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-directed therapy to geriatric patients in a hospital or skilled-nursing setting. You will evaluate, plan, implement treatment, and document progress, while educating caregivers and coordinating discharge needs.

Strong communication, mobility skills, and a passion for elder rehabilitation are essential. Competitive benefits include 403b, daily pay, bonuses, holiday pay and opportunities for career