Occupational Therapist (OT)

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Milford, DE is seeking a caring Occupational Therapist to join our Rehab Team on a PRN basis. You will deliver occupational therapy services to residents, helping maintain independence and quality of life.

Work with an interdisciplinary team in a compassionate, post-acute environment where dignity and respect are valued. Requires ACOTE accreditation and Delaware licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an ACOTE-accredited OT program.
• Must be licensed in Delaware as an OT.
• Requires strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized plans of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement.
• Identify the need for and refer to other disciplines to address patients comprehensive needs.
• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide quality care to residents.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Milford, DE

Shift type: PRN

About Us

At Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, our mission is to be an employer of choice in the greater Milford community as we meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents in a compassionate environment that promotes dignity and respect. We believe that it takes a village to care for the elderly, with each member of our team focused on preserving each resident's quality of life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our Rehab Team in Milford, DE. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while providing top-notch occupational therapy services.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop individualized plans of care to facilitate optimal performance using standardized tests and measures as evidence for improvement
• Identify the need for and make referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients
• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and support personnel in accordance with state license requirements and professional standards
• Perform other duties as assigned and required to provide quality care to residents

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an Occupational Therapist curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), or its successor organizations
• Must be licensed in the state of Delaware
• Requires good organizational and time management skills
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills

Work Environment

• We offer a unique nursing home environment that seamlessly harmonizes state-of-the-art post-acute services and a homelike environment with the most compassionate care
• As an OT, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care

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