Geriatric Occupational Therapist - Impactful Rehab Leader

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 seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-directed therapy, evaluate patient needs, and implement treatment plans to improve function. You will coordinate programs, educate caregivers, and ensure timely documentation and discharge planning.

Ideal candidates have a science-based OT degree, active state licensure, CPR certification, and geriatrics experience. Mobility tasks and staff mentorship may be part of duties, with strong communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state license to practice occupational therapy.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• One to two years of geriatrics experience preferred; new grads considered.
• Excellent communication, responsibility, initiative and honesty.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to improve patient function.
• Evaluate, plan and implement treatment programs and goals.
• Coordinate with care teams and educate caregivers for carryover.
• Document department/patient information within designated timeframes.
• Supervise aides and assist with orientation of new staff or students.

Skills

Communication skills

Mobility/transfers

Geriatrics experience

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bethesda Health Group seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-directed therapy, evaluate patient needs, and implement treatment plans to improve function. You will coordinate programs, educate caregivers, and ensure timely documentation and discharge planning.

Ideal candidates have a science-based OT degree, active state licensure, CPR certification, and geriatrics experience. Mobility tasks and staff mentorship may be part of duties, with strong communication required.