Occupational Therapist (OT) - SNF / LTC

Centra Healthcare Solutions Inc; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a Skilled Nursing Facility / Long Term Care in Indiana. The OT will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and work under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team. Must have graduated from an accredited OT program, hold state licensure or be in the licensure process, and maintain CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited OT program.
• Current state OT license or actively pursuing licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Provide skilled OT services per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs and plan/modify care to meet goals.
• Collaborate with disciplines to plan and evaluate patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer OT treatment programs with goals.
• Document patient progress and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate with care teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Team collaboration

CPR certified

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

A great Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long Term Care (LTC) is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Occupational Therapist / OT to join their growing team!

The Occupational Therapist / OT is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist / OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist / OT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate occupational therapy method. This is a direct hire / 'perm' opportunity.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist / OT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist / OT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

About Centra

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you an Occupational Therapy Job, OT Job, OT Travel Job, Travel Occupational Therapy Job, Occupational Therapist Job and Travel OT Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Full Time Permanent Position within Centra's Network

• We have an expanded list of preferred clientele that have requested confidential searches that you may not be able to find on the general job boards advertisement.
• You will have a designated Strategic Search Consultant that will get to know your ideal career and work exclusively with you.
• We will assist with the entire negotiation process, including but not limited to sign on and / or retention bonus opportunities and ensure a highly competitive compensation package.