Occupational Therapist: Impactful Care & Great Benefits

Recover-Care; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K(Matching up to 2%)

Annual Performance Evaluations

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Electronic Documentation

Employee Appreciation Events

Job summary

Recover-Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in a SNF setting, helping them reach maximum functioning and community participation. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive patient education.

The position requires OT licensure, experience with diverse conditions, and strong documentation skills. A supportive team and patient-centered approach are emphasized in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT program with current state registration.
• Experience delivering OT services in SNF settings preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Designs individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
• Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
• Participates in patient support groups with other team members.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team communication

Travel as needed

Adaptive equipment use

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

AOTA registration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

Recover-Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in a SNF setting, helping them reach maximum functioning and community participation. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive patient education.

The position requires OT licensure, experience with diverse conditions, and strong documentation skills. A supportive team and patient-centered approach are emphasized in daily practice.