Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Independence

Prestige Healthcare Management; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) on a per diem basis to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will evaluate patients and develop individualized plans to improve ADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, safety, and overall independence.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and other disciplines to provide patient-centered care, document progress, and support meaningful daily activities for patients and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric care preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and identify OT needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans.
• Provide ADL/IADL training, therapeutic activities, exercises, and neuro re-education as appropriate.
• Promote dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and safety for independence.
• Address cognitive, perceptual, and safety deficits impacting performance.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise, safety, and fall prevention.
• Document evaluations, sessions, progress, and discharge planning accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Patient-centered care

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) on a per diem basis to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will evaluate patients and develop individualized plans to improve ADLs, strength, coordination, cognition, safety, and overall independence.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and other disciplines to provide patient-centered care, document progress, and support meaningful daily activities for patients and