Geriatric Occupational Therapist: Impactful Senior Care

Renewal Rehab; Sheldon (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.

You will assess functional abilities, create evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and educating patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in Illinois (OTR/OT license as applicable)
• Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred
• Strong communication with patients and families

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and risks to determine goals.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and implement interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Document progress and educate patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Functional assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

OT degree (MS/BS/Doctor of OT)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Renewal Rehab is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute care settings.

You will assess functional abilities, create evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and educating patients, families, and staff.