Occupational Therapist PRN

Vertis Therapy; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertis Therapy is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN, as-needed basis at an assisted living community in Washington, DC. This role focuses on meaningful, patient-centered care for older adults within a supportive setting.

As a therapist-owned company, Vertis Therapy emphasizes individualized care that helps residents maintain independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid OT state license or license eligibility.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to develop effective treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; work well in team settings.
• Ability to lift and assist clients and operate in a healthcare environment using EMR.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Treatment: evaluate residents' functional abilities and plan care.
• Documentation: complete timely and accurate EMR entries.
• Supervision: provide guidance to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Professional Development: participate in or lead team development meetings.
• Wellness Programming: lead community-wide wellness programs and events.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

OT degree from accredited program

OT license eligibility

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Description

Vertis Therapy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team on a PRN, as-needed basis at an assisted living community in Washington, DC. This is a great opportunity for an OT who enjoys working with older adults and values providing meaningful, patient-centered care in a supportive community setting.

Vertis Therapy is a therapist-owned and therapist-operated company committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services. Our team focuses on individualized care that helps residents maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life.

Vertis Therapy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vertis Therapy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Treatment: Evaluate residents' functional abilities. Establish and execute a plan of care based on individual goals to improve resident's independence and quality of life.
• Documentation: Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Supervision: Provide appropriate guidance and supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Professional Development: Participate or lead team development meetings.
• Wellness Programming: Regularly lead community wide wellness programs and events.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution. Prefer current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
• Licensure: Valid Occupational Therapist state license or license eligibility
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist clients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.
• Technology: Computer proficiency to document in electronic medical record platform.