Occupational Therapist

Innovate-Rehab-and-Wellnes; Wellsville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Employer-paid life & AD&D

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO: vacation, sick, holiday

Employee discount marketplace

Job summary

Innovate Rehab and Wellness is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our full-time team in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help clients regain independence with a focus on safety and functional improvement.

We value a collaborative, patient-centered approach and offer a supportive environment, with Monday–Friday schedules (flexible) and a competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program).
• Valid state OT license.
• Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs.
• Create and deliver individualized treatment plans.
• Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function.
• Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life.
• Conduct thorough OT evaluations.
• Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans.
• Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices.
• Educate on strategies to improve function and safety.
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team.
• Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately.
• Stay current with OT best practices and research.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)Innovate Rehab and WellnessStatus: Full-TimeSetting: Skilled Nursing FacilitySchedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible)Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experienceAbout Us25+ years as a leading provider of skilled health care servicesTherapist- and veteran-owned companyFocused on industry-leading, patient-centered careSupportive, collaborative team environmentWhy Join UsOne-on-one therapy focusGroup/concurrent treatments are less than 1%Realistic schedules for better work-life balanceStrong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfactionBenefits (Start Day 1 for Full-Time)Medical & prescription drug insuranceDental & vision insuranceAdditional BenefitsShort-term & long-term disabilityEmployer-paid basic life & AD&DVoluntary supplemental life insurancePTO: vacation, sick, holidayHealth Savings Account (HSA)Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity401(k)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount marketplaceProfessional growth and development supportPosition SummaryThe Occupational Therapist will:Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needsCreate and deliver individualized treatment plansHelp patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily functionSupport patients in regaining independence and quality of lifeKey ResponsibilitiesConduct thorough OT evaluationsDevelop and adjust personalized treatment plansUse therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipmentTrain patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devicesEducate on strategies to improve function and safetyCollaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care teamDocument patient progress and treatment changes accuratelyStay current with OT best practices and researchEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program)Valid state OT licenseExperience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome)Strong communication and problem-solving skillsPassion for patient-centered careCPR certification preferred