Occupational Therapist (OT)

LiveWell; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rare in-house opportunity

Integrity and progressive care

Electronic documentation system

Collaborative therapy team

Job summary

Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, PA is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our in-house team. PRN OT opportunities are available. You will help clients develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills with client-centered services.

The role emphasizes holistic care, adaptation of environments, and education for clients and families within an ethical care setting. AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an occupational therapist.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Address client's performance to support engagement in occupations affecting health and life quality.
• Select and adapt OT treatment models and approaches for interventions.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in ADL/IADL.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and breaking down activities into components.
• Assess home and environments and advise on alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, note, and report progress of goals.
• Collect data and document processes.
• Regular follow-up with clients.

Skills

Occupational therapy practice

ADL evaluation

Interpersonal communication

Licensure

Education

BS degree in occupational therapy

Tools

N/A

Job description

Daily Pay Options!

Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Lancaster, PA is looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our amazing in house team!

PRN OT Opportunites Available as well.

This person will develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

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 advice 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

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Career Advantages:

• Rare in-house opportunity
• Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
• Electronic documentation system
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff

The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.

All inquiries will be held confidential

AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

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