Occupational Therapist – Rehab: Direct Patient Care & PTO

Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab is actively recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our care team in a facility setting. The OT will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy while coordinating with caregivers and other staff to meet functional goals.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to professional standards, and ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary rehab team.

Qualifications

• The Occupational Therapist must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state license required to practice.
• Proficient in therapy evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations, screens, and treatments for residents in need of OT services.
• Review charts and determine need for services and benefits from skilled therapy.
• Develop treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide direct treatment and educate staff involved in the plan.
• Address self-care skills, adaptive equipment use, and environmental modifications.
• Support IADL remediation related to discharge environment.
• Supervise OT aides and students as needed.
• Maintain standards of practice, procedures, and productivity.
• Spend 82-85% of the workday in direct patient care.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain confidentiality and billing accuracy.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hagerstown Nursing and Rehab is actively recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join our care team in a facility setting. The OT will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy while coordinating with caregivers and other staff to meet functional goals.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to professional standards, and ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary rehab team.