Part-Time Geriatric Occupational Therapist | Day Shift

Bethesda Health Group; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time day shift with weekend rotation at Memorial Care Center. You will deliver therapy services focused on improving function and independence, collaborating with the care team to support patient goals.

The role emphasizes geriatric rehabilitation, patient and family education, and documentation within required timeframes. Minimum qualifications include OT degree and CPR certification, with experience in geriatrics preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.
• One to two years of geriatrics experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Ability to communicate well both personally and professionally; honest and responsible.
• Desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations.
• Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, lifting and moving equipment.
• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills for treatment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Therapy services to patients with goal-directed activities to improve function.
• Evaluate, plan and implement the treatment program.
• Obtain information from initial evaluation to establish goals for improved function.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and progress patients toward goals.
• Provide caregiver education for carryover of therapy interventions.
• Establish discharge criteria and coordinate discharge needs.
• Complete department/patient documentation within designated timeframe.
• Delegate to and supervise aides; assist with orientation of new staff and students.
• Assist with mobility training and interdisciplinary communication.

Job description

Bethesda Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time day shift with weekend rotation at Memorial Care Center. You will deliver therapy services focused on improving function and independence, collaborating with the care team to support patient goals.

The role emphasizes geriatric rehabilitation, patient and family education, and documentation within required timeframes. Minimum qualifications include OT degree and CPR certification, with experience in geriatrics preferred.