Occupational Therapist OT

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center; Maggie Valley (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maggie Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Carolina seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess residents' needs and tailor therapy plans. You will document progress and coordinate with care teams to support daily activities.

This role requires regular evaluations, clear communication with residents and families, ongoing professional development, and adherence to professional guidelines. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and other therapists, maintain accurate records, and

Qualifications

• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' OT needs and match services to treatment plans.
• Meet with residents regularly to evaluate and document progress.
• Report progress to management and families and discuss as needed.
• Repeat evaluations to measure progress per professional guidelines.
• Stay current with literature and attend seminars to update skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Communication (verbal and written)

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with occupational therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' occupational therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.