OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - LIBERTY COMMONS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY

Liberty Health; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

PTO

CEU Support

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in North Carolina seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary rehab team. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care with measurable goals, and coordinate restorative programs in a dynamic long-term care setting.

Travel to other locations may be required. Excellent documentation, communication, and case-management skills are essential as you collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must meet NC Board criteria; new graduates must be NBCOT registered.
• Prior SNF/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical evaluation, communication, time management, and healthcare documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests and obtain physician orders before evaluations.
• Evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care with objective, measurable goals.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and modify plans as clinically indicated.
• Establish restorative and/or maintenance programs tailored to patient needs.
• Plan, supervise, and train COTA’s and OT aides.
• Maintain daily treatment records and weekly progress notes per guidelines.
• Travel to other locations to provide therapy services.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Treatment planning

Education

OT degree (accredited)

NC OT licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR software

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - LIBERTY COMMONS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY

Liberty Health and Rehab

Professional Licensed Health Care

Posted 10/19/2026

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

AtLiberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services,we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a wonderful rehab experience for patients and their families by being responsive and individualizing treatment plans. Thrive in a supportive rehab environment with progressive treatment modalities to address a variety of diseases and impairments. In-house therapy with local management support.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Respond to requests for service and obtain physician orders prior to patient evaluations.
• Evaluate patients and establish individualized, written plans of care featuring objective, measurable, and functional goals.
• Assess treatment effectiveness regularly and modify plans of care as clinically indicated.
• Establish restorative and/or maintenance programs tailored to individual patient needs.
• Complete special requested patient screens as needed.
• Plan, administer, and supervise therapy programs, including the supervision and training of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s) and OT aides.
• Communicate effectively with referring physicians, interdisciplinary rehab team members, and facility staff regarding total treatment programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete daily treatment records and weekly progress notes in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Follow all established Policies and Procedures of Liberty Long Term Care.
• Submit all required corporate employee paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain a patient workload compatible with the work setting, upholding a productivity rate of at least 75% (or higher as deemed necessary).
• Prepare, organize, and maintain the work environment, therapy equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct facility-requested in-services as requested.
• Travel to other locations to provide therapy services as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must meet the criteria of the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. (New graduates must be registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.)
• Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical evaluation skills, effective communication, sound time management, and proficiency with healthcare documentation platforms.

BENEFITS (For FT positions)

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (including prescription discounts through McNeill’s Pharmacy)
• 401(k) / Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education / Professional Development Support

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

AtLiberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services,we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a wonderful rehab experience for patients and their families by being responsive and individualizing treatment plans. Thrive in a supportive rehab environment with progressive treatment modalities to address a variety of diseases and impairments. In-house therapy with local management support.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Respond to requests for service and obtain physician orders prior to patient evaluations.
• Evaluate patients and establish individualized, written plans of care featuring objective, measurable, and functional goals.
• Assess treatment effectiveness regularly and modify plans of care as clinically indicated.
• Establish restorative and/or maintenance programs tailored to individual patient needs.
• Complete special requested patient screens as needed.
• Plan, administer, and supervise therapy programs, including the supervision and training of Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA’s) and OT aides.
• Communicate effectively with referring physicians, interdisciplinary rehab team members, and facility staff regarding total treatment programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete daily treatment records and weekly progress notes in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Follow all established Policies and Procedures of Liberty Long Term Care.
• Submit all required corporate employee paperwork in a timely manner.Maintain a patient workload compatible with the work setting, upholding a productivity rate of at least 75% (or higher as deemed necessary).
• Prepare, organize, and maintain the work environment, therapy equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct facility-requested in-services as requested.
• Travel to other locations to provide therapy services as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must meet the criteria of the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy. (New graduates must be registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.)
• Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical evaluation skills, effective communication, sound time management, and proficiency with healthcare documentation platforms.

BENEFITS (For FT positions)

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (including prescription discounts through McNeill’s Pharmacy)
• 401(k) / Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continuing Education / Professional Development Support

Visitwww.libertycareers.comfor more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE