Licensed Occupational Therapist

Apple Rehab Inc

Watertown (CT)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and growth opportunities

Paid clinical licensure

Paid CE day

Paid time off

Job summary

Apple Rehab Watertown is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Watertown, CT. The role focuses on helping patients of all ages establish and maintain abilities for daily living, with one-on-one therapy and individualized care plans.

We emphasize compassionate care, safety, and progress tracking, offering competitive salary and benefits as part of a supportive, patient-centered environment for staff development and growth.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited OT program with current OT license
Minimum of one year OT experience
Federal, State- and credential current and on file

Responsibilities

Helps patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
Aids patients in improving basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
Instructs patients in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics
Develops treatment plans and documents patient progress; collaborates with families and caregivers

Skills

OT license

Clinical experience

Education

OT degree (accredited)

Job description

Apple Rehab Watertown is a 110 bed skilled nursing facility located in Watertown, CT. We are the premier choice for short term rehabilitation needs. We specialize in excellent customer service, a fast pace environment and we pride ourselves on treating our residents as our own family.
Come grow with us!
Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team!
The Apple Rehab Difference
What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Position Summary
Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities. Occupational Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific occupational therapy principles.
Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include (but are not limited to):

Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating
Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity
Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination
Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics
Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work
Develops computer-aided adaptive equipment
Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed
Assesses patients’ home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations
Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals
Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting Marginal Responsibilities
Supervises and directs the duties of occupational therapy assistants
Requisitions supplies and equipment
Complete required orientation as directed by facility
Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol
Respect cultural and religious practices of patients
Uphold HIPAA regulations
Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited OT program with current OT license, in good standing with the State licensing board
Minimum of one (1) year OT experience, in corresponding setting
Federal, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file

Working Conditions
Occupational Therapists work in a variety of work settings. Evening and weekend work may be required in order to fit patient schedules. The job is physically demanding. Occupational Therapists are required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling and crouching. Occupational Therapists move heavy equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand or walk. So, to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.
Physical Requirements