Impactful Occupational Therapist – Skilled Nursing Care

Advanced Health Care of Glendale; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Health Care of Glendale is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Registered or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs for residents in our skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support ADL independence and overall well-being.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, documenting progress, educating residents and families, and staying current with best practices.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
• Clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting.
• Ability to build rapport with residents through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning and intervention implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, resident goals, and physician recommendations.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions aimed at improving residents’ functional abilities, including ADL training, therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment training, and environmental modifications.
• Document resident progress, treatment interventions, and discharge plans in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists to coordinate care.
• Educate residents and families on therapeutic techniques, safety measures, and home exercise programs.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to resident care planning and goal setting.
• Stay current with best practices, evidence-based interventions, and regulatory changes in occupational therapy.
• Maintain licensure and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Licensure eligibility

Clinical experience

Rapport with residents

Interpersonal communication

Resident-centered care

Assessment & treatment planning

Job description

Advanced Health Care of Glendale is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist Registered or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs for residents in our skilled nursing facility. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support ADL independence and overall well-being.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, documenting progress, educating residents and families, and staying current with best practices.