Occupational Therapist (OT)

Wesley Enhanced Living; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Professional Development and CareerAdv

Health, Dental, & Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Job summary

Wesley Enhanced Living is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead rehabilitation services across multiple sites in Pennsylvania. The role focuses on restoring function, mobility, and daily living activities for long-term care residents within an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires a PA license, NBCOT certification, and 3–5 years of SNF experience. You will develop individualized plans, document progress, and coordinate with physicians and family members to optimize resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and contribute to the plan of care.
• Current Pennsylvania occupational therapy license and NBCOT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OT treatment plans for residents at multiple sites.
• Perform evaluations and ROM/ADL activities to improve residents' function.
• Use discharge planning to promote independence and maximize function.
• Develop OT programs, coordinate with rehab staff, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Instruct residents, families, and caregivers in OT techniques.
• Document treatments and progress notes in the medical record; complete MDS as required.
• Submit monthly billing data to Finance Department.
• Represent OT at meetings under the director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area!

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents providing excellence and innovation in aging services. As part of the interdisciplinary team the OT promotes and maintains the functional performance, physical mobility and well being of the residents through the implementation of occupational therapy services. The OT develops and implements medically prescribed Occupational Therapy in the health center and rehabilitation center to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body function. The OT directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The OT demonstrates ability to adapt examination techniques and treatment plans according to the needs of the resident. Demonstrates optimal case management of residents. Follows regulations, standards and proper procedures for documentation. Assumes a caseload appropriate to area. Follows proper procedures for billing. Follows proper procedures for insurance benefits. Seeks opportunities to enhance the services of the Rehab department.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop, establish goals, implement, evaluate and re-evaluate individualized occupational therapy treatment plans for WEL Residents at multiple sites (Pennypack Park and Doylestown).
• Performs appropriate evaluations and treatment to residents including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises to improve residents ability.
• Use discharge planning skills to promote independence and maximize function.
• Demonstrates OT knowledge, skill and ability when developing systems, for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing OT programs that ensure safe and efficient and therapeutically effective rehabilitation.
• Instructs resident, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the OT program.
• Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop activities consistent with each resident’s needs and capabilities.
• Complies with federal, state regulations and accreditation standards related to long-term care with regard to rehabilitation services.
• Documents daily treatments/evaluations and services provided. Maintains weekly progress notes and clinical documentation in resident medical record. Completes necessary rehab section of Minimum Data Set (MDS) within required time frame.
• Submits monthly billing data to Finance Department.
• Represent OT at required meetings on resident care, staffing and other subjects, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Promotes effective and positive working relationships among rehab staff, residents and other WEL departments.
• Supervises and directs Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides.
• Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality relative to resident care and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations.
• Communicates essential information to the interdisciplinary team in regard to resident care and progress.
• Ensure that residents and families enjoy the best possible service, in a caring and compassionate atmosphere where the individual’s needs and rights are recognized and respected.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Related Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting.
• Demonstrates sincere interest in working with frail senior participants.
• Demonstrates ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and make meaningful contributions to the development of the plan of care.

Education or Degree Requirement:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Must be an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Must have current unrestricted licensed as required in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Must be registered with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

Our Benefits and Workplace Flexibility

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development and Advancement opportunities
• Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) plans with generous match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay

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A Drug-Free Workplace.