Occupational Therapist – Geriatric Rehab, Collaborative Care

Star City Nursing and Rehabilitation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. The OT will assess patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient-centered outcomes.

Candidates must have an accredited OT degree and a valid license/registration for the state of practice. Experience with geriatric or long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires graduated Occupational Therapist from an accredited program.
• Requires valid professional license/registration for practice state.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation.
• Provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition and functional capacity.
• Establish and manage a treatment plan with physician-guided goals.
• Document patient status and progress.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Complete evaluations, progress notes, re-certifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient-centered care.

Skills

Licensure

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Education

OT degree

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. The OT will assess patients, develop and administer rehabilitation plans, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to achieve patient-centered outcomes.

Candidates must have an accredited OT degree and a valid license/registration for the state of practice. Experience with geriatric or long-term care is preferred.