Occupational Therapist

Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company match

Life Insurance

FSA & HRA

PTO - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days &

Disability coverage

Referral Bonuses

Employee meals & training

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare – Pike Creek is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Wilmington, DE. The OT will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations, develop plans of care to restore or maintain function, and promote mobility and quality of life for our residents.

Candidates must hold an active OT license in the state and CPR certification. We offer a competitive salary and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations.
• Administer standardized tests for each evaluation and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Provide OT assessments/services for patients with dementia and cognitive tasks.
• Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, ROM, motor abilities and record findings.

Skills

Screenings and evaluations

Documentation

OT assessments

Patient mobility & quality of life

Education

Licensed OT in the state

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Wilmington, DE 19808, Cadia Healthcare – Pike Creek is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Position Description

The Occupational Therapist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.
• Administer standardized tests/measures (ACL, Barthel Index, Functional Reach Test, Function in Sitting Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Provide OT assessments/services for patients with dementia, including ACL, activities to address attention span, concentration, direction following, sequencing, memory, complex ADL cognitive tasks, etc. Provide OT assessments/services for patients with visual and perceptual disturbances, interfering with daily function.
• Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.
• Must have current and up to date CPR certification.