Geriatric OT — Mentorship, Growth, Manageable Caseloads

Renewal Rehab; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Assess functional abilities of seniors to identify needs.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans for post-acute care.
• Deliver interventions that promote independence, safety and quality of life.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for optimal care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
• Educate patients, families and staff on therapies and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional abilities and set goals for rehabilitation.
• Create and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver OT interventions to improve independence and safety.
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs and social services.
• Document progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients, families and staff on therapy plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Interventions

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Job description

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

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