Occupational Therapist OT

Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berrien Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Georgia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess residents, plan evidence-based OT interventions, and monitor progress. You will participate in regular family and management communications and maintain detailed treatment records.

The role emphasizes ongoing evaluation, documentation, and staying current with professional guidelines to deliver high-quality patient care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Assess residents' occupational therapy needs and match with available services.
• Maintain progress records and document treatment outcomes.
• Communicate progress and recommendations to residents, families and management.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' OT needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Meet with residents regularly per treatment program schedule and evaluate progress.
• Maintain and update resident records reflecting changes in status and outcomes.
• Keep professional knowledge current by reviewing literature and attending relevant seminars.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal and written communication

Job description

FT/PT

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.