Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Impactful Rehab & Training

Eastern Healthcare Group; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, Virginia seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house therapy team. The role focuses on resident-centered rehabilitation with direct patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based therapy.

You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document progress, while complying with confidentiality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and physician direction.
• Set realistic goals and document patient progress and condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Perform evaluations, progress notes, re-certification and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties as assigned by Rehabilitation Director.

Education

Graduated from accredited OT program

Job description

Nans Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, Virginia seeks an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house therapy team. The role focuses on resident-centered rehabilitation with direct patient care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based therapy.

You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document progress, while complying with confidentiality and regulatory standards.