Occupational Therapist

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

FT/PT/PRN

Interdisciplinary team

Meaningful work

Patient-centered care

Job summary

Ahoskie Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team and deliver high-quality therapy to residents in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans.

This role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and helping residents regain function and independence. We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules, a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions, and a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current and active state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on clinical needs and physician orders.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with established care plans.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive resident outcomes.
• Participate in care planning, utilization review meetings, interdisciplinary conferences, and other clinical meetings as assigned.
• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, treatment plans, safety, and strategies to promote independence.
• Maintain established productivity, documentation, and quality standards.
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

Skills

Licensed OT

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

OT program graduate

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

? $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Positions

We are seeking a licensed, compassionate, and patient-focused Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team and provide high-quality, skilled therapy services to residents in accordance with physician orders and individualized care plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for an OT who is passionate about patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and helping residents regain function, increase independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on clinical needs and physician orders.

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with established care plans.

• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.

• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive resident outcomes.

• Participate in care planning, utilization review meetings, interdisciplinary conferences, and other clinical meetings as assigned.

• Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, treatment plans, safety, and strategies to promote independence.

• Maintain established productivity, documentation, and quality standards.

• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

• Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

• Current and active state license as an Occupational Therapist.

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to providing high-quality care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents throughout the workday.

• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and support residents during therapy activities.

• Ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care and therapeutic treatment.

• Comfortable working in a clinical and long-term care environment.

• Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of patient care.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals.

Why Join Our Team?

• ? $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Positions

• Full-time, part-time, and PRN scheduling options

• Meaningful work with a direct impact on residents' lives

• Collaborative rehabilitation and interdisciplinary care environment

• Opportunity to help residents regain independence and achieve meaningful functional goals

• Purpose-driven work focused on quality patient care

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth