Licensed Occupational Therapist OT

Alliance Health Group; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual 1–3% raise

Free CEUs

License reimbursement

Job summary

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Henderson, NC seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our full-time rehabilitation team. You will assess residents, set individualized goals, and deliver therapies to improve daily living skills and independence.

You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document progress, and contribute to discharge planning while maintaining compliance with Medicare guidelines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience in therapeutic assessments and goal‑directed plans.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in skilled nursing or long‑term care preferred.
• Ability to assist residents with activities and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel locally for coverage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to identify needs.
• Establish individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Provide interventions focused on ADLs, coordination, motor skills, strength and independence.
• Review progress and adjust treatment with the rehab team.
• Supervise therapy assistants and students.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, notes and discharge documentation.
• Educate residents and families on adaptive techniques and safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and discharge planning.
• Follow Medicare guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to quality improvement and staff education.
• Maintain equipment and safe treatment areas.
• Provide coverage at nearby facilities; travel reimbursement provided.

Skills

Therapeutic assessments

Treatment planning

Functional rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Travel locally

Education

Accredited OT program

North Carolina OT license

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation | Henderson, NC

Help residents rediscover their independence through meaningful rehabilitation.

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our full‑time rehabilitation team. We are seeking a clinician who is passionate about helping individuals improve their ability to perform everyday activities and achieve greater independence.

You will play an important role in assessing residents' functional abilities, establishing individualized goals, and delivering therapeutic interventions that support recovery and improve daily living skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to identify residents' strengths, limitations, and treatment needs.

• Establish individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.

• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on daily living activities, coordination, fine motor skills, strength, and functional independence.

• Review resident progress and adjust treatment approaches in collaboration with the rehabilitation team.

• Provide clinical supervision and direction to assigned therapy assistants and students.

• Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation.

• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on adaptive techniques, safety practices, and restorative programs.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to discharge planning.

• Follow applicable clinical, regulatory, and documentation requirements, including Medicare guidelines.

• Contribute to department quality improvement efforts, staff education, and ongoing clinical development.

• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure treatment areas remain safe and organized.

• Provide coverage at nearby facilities when needed. Travel reimbursement is provided for applicable work‑related travel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.

• Knowledge of therapeutic assessments, treatment planning, and functional rehabilitation.

• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical decision‑making skills.

• Ability to collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Previous skilled nursing or long‑term care experience is beneficial.

• Ability to assist residents with therapeutic activities and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Willingness to travel locally when facility coverage is required.

Full-Time Benefits

• Annual 1–3% rate increase based on performance.

• Free continuing education units (CEUs).

• License reimbursement.

The Camellia Gardens Work Environment

Our rehabilitation department provides an active clinical setting where therapists work alongside nursing and other healthcare professionals. You will have the opportunity to treat residents with a variety of rehabilitation needs while contributing to individualized care and positive functional outcomes.