Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Rehab & Team-Based Care

Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 in Suffolk, VA is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our resident-centered team. You will assess referred patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.

We offer employee engagement activities, a positive work environment, excellent training, and competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.
• Must hold a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• Experience with long-term care or geriatric care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for rehabilitation needs and plan treatments.
• Provide direct patient care to assess medical condition, function, and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer treatment programs with goals aligned to patient capacity.
• Set realistic, achievable goals for patients and document progress.
• Record patients’ condition and progress in charts and notes.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods and goals.
• Perform evaluations, weekly progress notes, re-certifications and discharge docs.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to ensure patient-centered care.
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Geriatric care

Patient care focus

Education

Graduate from accredited Occupational Therapist program

Licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in Virginia

Job description

Northern Cardinal Rehabilitation and Nursing in Suffolk, VA is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our resident-centered team. You will assess referred patients, develop and manage treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care.

We offer employee engagement activities, a positive work environment, excellent training, and competitive pay and benefits.