Occupational Therapist

Thalia Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive Work Environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to assess and treat residents, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with the care team to optimize functional outcomes. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and ongoing evaluation in a skilled nursing setting.

The OT will provide direct patient care, educate families, document progress, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds while adhering to privacy and residents' rights policies.

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 but not limited to.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and rehabilitation potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity and tolerance under physician direction.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients.
• Document and record patients' condition.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certification and discharge documents.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality, HIPAA and residents' rights.

Skills

Patient assessment

Direct patient care

Documentation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited OT program

State licensure/registration

Job description

Northern Cardinal 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.