Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Impactful Rehab & Growth

bethesdahealthgroup; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy services designed to improve patient function and independence. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and adjust treatment programs while coordinating with the care team and educating families and caregivers.

The role requires a current state OT license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of geriatrics experience. Pay ranges from $32.03 to $52.86 per hour. Documentation and supervision of staff are also part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• OT license current in state.
• CPR certification or willing to obtain within six months.
• 1–2 years of geriatrics experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Strong communication, responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Desire to work with elderly and rehabilitation populations.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Occupational Therapy Services to patients to improve function.
• Assist in coordinating programs to help patients achieve highest function.
• Evaluate, plan and implement treatment program.
• Obtain information from initial evaluation to establish goals.
• Evaluate effectiveness and progress patients toward goals.
• Provide caregiver education for carryover of therapy interventions.
• Establish discharge criteria and plan for discharge needs.
• Maintain department/patient documentation within designated timeframe.
• Delegate to/supervise aides; mentor students and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional honesty

Responsibility

Empathy for elderly

Initiative

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Current state OT license

CPR certification

1–2 years geriatrics experience (preferred)

Job description

Bethesda Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver therapy services designed to improve patient function and independence. You will evaluate, plan, implement, and adjust treatment programs while coordinating with the care team and educating families and caregivers.

The role requires a current state OT license, CPR certification, and 1–2 years of geriatrics experience. Pay ranges from $32.03 to $52.86 per hour. Documentation and supervision of staff are also part of the duties.