Occupational Therapist (OT)

The Center at Foresight; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent pay

Paid time off

401k matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

The Center at Foresight in Grand Junction, CO is actively seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess clients, select OT treatment models, and implement interventions that improve daily living activities and safety.

You will educate clients and families, document progress, and collaborate with a compassionate team to help residents regain independence and quality of life. A state license and rehabilitation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as an OT in the applicable state.
• Proven working experience as occupational therapist.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
• Familiarity with ADL's evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well‑being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow up client

Skills

Occupational therapy

Interpersonal communication

ADL evaluation

IADL evaluation

Patient care

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Katz ADL scale

Lawton IADL scale

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Center at Foresight - GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505
Salary Range: $43.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Shift Availability: PRN (as needed)

Primary Responsibilities and Job Duties:

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well‑being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow up client

About Us

The Center at Foresight is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled‑nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well‑rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician‑driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• Generous PTO packages for full time employees
• 401k employer matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period)

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as an OT in the applicable state - must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be affected
• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Hands‑on experience with computer programs and creative media
• Familiarity with ADL's evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!