Occupational Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Earned wage access (Tapcheck)

Career Development and Training

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Riverstone Post Acute in Salina, KS, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist (DOR) to provide rehabilitative therapy for patients with cognitive and ADL functional disorders. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions, patient progress documentation, and coordination with the health team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, active state licensure, and 2+ years of skilled nursing facility experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Active state license
• 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment

Responsibilities

• Screen and evaluate patients with ADL and cognitive disorders and develop care plans
• Provide rehabilitative therapy using evidence-based interventions
• Administer ADL retraining and therapeutic activities per plan
• Document progress and adjust treatment based on regulatory requirements
• Communicate with care team and families about patient progress and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate electronic records and minutes of therapy sessions
• Participate in care conferences and rehabilitation meetings
• Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA standards and company policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Active state license

2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment

Job description

Occupational Therapist(DOR)

Job Location: Salina, KS

Company Name: Riverstone Post Acute

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being
• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most
• Tapcheck – Access your earned wages before payday
• Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to patients upon referral for cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders following all regulatory and clinical practice requirements. This includes recovery, improvement in function, and when possible, a return to a prior level of functioning. Clinical documentation will describe objective measures and justification for continued or discontinued services.

KEY DUTIES:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plans of care following all regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices
• Assesses patient progress and adjusts treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness and modifies services in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers related to the patients' physical disorders
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements
• Participation in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
• Adherence to NBCOT/AOTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as an Occupational Therapist
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or related field
• Active state license
• 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility environment

Why Join Us?

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply – for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you are a caring and dynamic Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity to share your skills and experience with a talented rehabilitation team, we want to talk with you!