Occupational Therapist (OT) Full Time

Cadia Healthcare; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cadia Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Delaware. The OT will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations, develop plans of care, and promote functional mobility and quality of life for patients.

Qualified candidates must hold an active Delaware OT license and CPR certification. Responsibilities include documentation, treatment plan adjustments, and providing OT services for patients with dementia or cognitive or visual impairments.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in Delaware.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Experience administering screenings/evaluations and developing plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Develop and adjust individualized plans of care to restore, adapt or maintain function.
• Document all evaluations and treatment plans in accordance with regulations.
• Provide OT services for patients with dementia or cognitive/visual impairments.
• Ensure compliance with licensure and facility policies.

Education

Active Delaware Occupational Therapist license

CPR certification

Job description

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team!Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:BenefitsCompetitive SalaryAffordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family401k Retirement With Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid HolidaysShort-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical LeaveCompany provided Life and Long Term Disability CoverageReferral Bonuses and More!Employee Perks ProgramTickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!Free and Discounted Employee MealsTuition ReimbursementIn Facility Training/Inservice ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramFree Will/Estate Preparation ServicesOptional Legal & Identity Protection ServicesVerizon Wireless DiscountCostco Membership Discount (DE only)Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)Position DescriptionThe Occupational Therapist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that’s where you come in!Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc.Administer standardized tests/measures (ACL, Barthel Index, Functional Reach Test, Function in Sitting Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.Provide OT assessments/services for patients with dementia, including ACL, activities to address attention span, concentration, direction following, sequencing, memory, complex ADL cognitive tasks, etc. Provide OT assessments/services for patients with visual and perceptual disturbances, interfering with daily function.Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs.Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state.Must have current and up to date CPR certification.