OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - PISGAH MANOR

Liberty Health; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) / Retirement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continuing Education / Professional

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Candler, NC is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multidisciplinary rehab team. The OT will evaluate patients, develop goals, and coordinate restorative programs in a hands-on, in-house therapy setting.

You will supervise COTAs and OT aides, collaborate with physicians and staff, and ensure timely documentation while maintaining a 75%+ productivity rate. Travel to other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Must meet the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy criteria.
• Prior SNF/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical evaluation skills, effective communication, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service requests and obtain physician orders before evaluations.
• Evaluate patients and establish individualized, written plans of care with measurable goals.
• Supervise and train COTAs and OT aides; coordinate therapy programs.
• Communicate with referring physicians and rehab team; maintain progress notes.
• Maintain accurate daily treatment records and ensure documentation guidelines are followed.
• Travel to additional locations to provide therapy services as needed.
• Uphold productivity rate of at least 75% (or higher as required).
• Prepare and organize therapy space, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Communication

Time management

Healthcare documentation

Education

Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR software

Job description

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - PISGAH MANOR

Liberty Health Candler, North Carolina, United States

About this position

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - PISGAH MANOR

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty 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 (COTAs) 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

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE