Per Diem Occupational Therapist — Restore Independence

Apple Valley Health & Rehabilitation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem flexibility

Competitive compensation

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Apple Valley Health & Rehab in Yakima, WA seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehab team on a per diem basis. You will provide skilled therapy to residents to improve independence and quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and therapy colleagues in a patient-focused, facility setting, with competitive per diem compensation (DOE). This position offers flexible scheduling within a supportive, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in WA or eligibility for Washington licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain as required.
• Experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or related setting preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to high-quality resident-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to identify functional limitations, occupational performance needs, and individualized treatment goals.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions to improve strength, coordination, mobility, ADLs, and overall functional independence.
• Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physical and speech therapy, physicians, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, adaptive strategies, and appropriate home or facility programs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, professional standards, and facility policies.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy program graduate

Job description

Apple Valley Health & Rehab in Yakima, WA seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehab team on a per diem basis. You will provide skilled therapy to residents to improve independence and quality of life.

The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing and therapy colleagues in a patient-focused, facility setting, with competitive per diem compensation (DOE). This position offers flexible scheduling within a supportive, interdisciplinary team.