Licensed Occupational Therapist - Full-Time with $2K SignOn

Henderson Nursing and Senior Living Center; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education & CEU opportunities

License reimbursement

Job summary

Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, NC is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our full-time rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop individualized therapy plans, and help people regain independence through meaningful activities.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, document progress, and educate patients and families on strategies to improve daily living skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license or eligibility to obtain the required license.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and treatment-planning abilities.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments to identify functional limitations, abilities, and therapy needs.
• Creating treatment plans with measurable goals tailored to each patient.
• Providing therapeutic activities that support daily living skills, coordination, strength, and functional independence.
• Reassessing patients regularly and adapting interventions based on their response to treatment.
• Maintaining complete clinical documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Working with nursing staff, physicians, and other rehabilitation professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Teaching patients and families strategies, adaptive techniques, and safe practices to encourage independence.
• Contributing to care planning and maintaining a positive, patient-focused therapy environment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Mobility assistance (up to 50 lbs)

Education

Graduation from an accredited OT program

North Carolina OT license or eligibility

Job description

Henderson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, NC is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our full-time rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop individualized therapy plans, and help people regain independence through meaningful activities.

You will collaborate with nurses and physicians, document progress, and educate patients and families on strategies to improve daily living skills.