Occupational Therapist

Bayberry Commons; Burrillville (RI); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bayberry Commons in Rhode Island seeks a Certified Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement individualized treatment programs for residents in a skilled nursing environment. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to promote independence, safety, and quality of life in accordance with facility policies.

Responsibilities include direct OT services, documentation, care-plan participation, and supervision of COTAs, with emphasis on resident-centered rehabilitation and excellent

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Rhode Island licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and rehabilitation excellence.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services including therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and resident progress in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on techniques to improve independence and safety.
• Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as required.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

With six locations, the Health Concepts family of skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers provides exceptional care in home-like settings in every corner of Rhode Island. Privately-owned for more than 60 years, Health Concepts still operates on its founding tenet: Top quality care results from superior medical services delivered by professionals who place premium importance on nurturing each resident’s needs and preferences

Seeking Certified Occupational Therapist for dynamic SNF environment.

Purpose of Your Job Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized treatment programs to help residents develop, regain, or maintain daily living and work skills. The OT works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to promote residents’ independence, safety, and quality of life in accordance with facility policies and state/federal regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and goals.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services including therapeutic exercises, ADL (activities of daily living) training, and adaptive equipment recommendations.
• Document all evaluations, treatments, and resident progress in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, comprehensive resident care.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on techniques to improve independence and safety.
• Participate in care plan meetings and discharge planning as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state, federal, and facility policies and procedures.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Rhode Island licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and rehabilitation excellence.

Bayberry Commons is an Equal Opportunity / Aff... Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.