Occupational Therapist

Norview-Heights-Rehabilitation-and-Nursing; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Norview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in our nursing and rehabilitation facilities. You will assess referrals, design and administer individualized treatment programs, and document patient progress under physician direction.

Join a team focused on resident-centered care, ongoing training, and competitive compensation. Experience in geriatric rehabilitation is valued and licensure must be active in the state of practice.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services.
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients.
• Document and record the patients’ condition.
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Job description

Norview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT).

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services
• Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for their patients
• Document and record the patients’ condition
• Educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documentations.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.