Geriatric OT - Impactful Senior Care & Growth

Renewal Rehab; Cornell (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal Rehab seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. You will assess functional abilities, create evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.

You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, and educate patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Assess functional abilities and baseline status.
• Create evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver interventions to promote independence, safety, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on treatment goals and expectations.
• Support mentorship initiatives and maintain a reasonable caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities to determine OT needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver OT interventions to improve independence and safety.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians for integrated care.
• Document patient progress in medical records and care plans.
• Educate patients and families about exercises and safety at home.
• Contribute to mentorship and ensure caseloads remain manageable.

Skills

Functional assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Job description

Renewal Rehab seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to seniors in skilled nursing and post-acute settings. You will assess functional abilities, create evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver interventions that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.

You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, and educate patients, families, and staff.