Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time

Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

New Bern (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company E

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible schedule

Wellness program

Job summary

Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead skilled OT services. You will assess residents, plan interventions, and implement programs to improve quality of life and functional independence.

You will serve as a clinical resource, mentor staff, onboard new therapists, and ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance in a 24/7 skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

Valid occupational therapy license.
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
Successful criminal background check.
Long-term care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical resource for the therapy department.
Provides ongoing mentorship, coaching, and feedback to other therapists to support clinical growth.
Assists with onboarding and training of new therapy staff, including clinical skill development and workflow orientation.
Reviews documentation for clinical accuracy and regulatory compliance as needed.
Provides guidance on documentation standards and payer requirements.
Helps the DOR lead and support training initiatives along with ongoing staff education.
Identifies development opportunities for therapy team members and provides guidance to enhance clinical skills and performance.
Contributes to development, implementation, and optimization of therapy programs and service lines.
Provides input into performance review processes.

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Job description

UP TO $20K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME HIRES!

WHY OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS / OTS LOVE WORKING HERE

We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:

Competitive wages
Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
Opportunities for Career Advancement

Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.

OUR WORKPLACE

We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Occupational Therapist / OT position is to be responsible for providing skilled occupational therapy. The occupational therapist will assess, plan, and implement personalized occupational therapy interventions to enhance residents' quality of life and functional independence.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Serves as a clinical resource for the therapy department.
Provides ongoing mentorship, coaching, and feedback to other therapists to support clinical growth.
Assists with onboarding and training of new therapy staff, including clinical skill development and workflow orientation.
Reviews documentation for clinical accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance as needed.
Provides guidance and corrective feedback related to documentation standards and payer requirements.
Helps the DOR lead and support training initiatives along with ongoing staff education.
Identifies development opportunities for therapy team members and provides guidance to enhance clinical skills and performance.
Contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of therapy programs and service lines.
Provides input into performance review processes, including staff feedback, coaching, and development planning.
Has advanced clinical expertise with the ability to guide and mentor therapy staff in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Prefer 2-3 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in a skilled nursing facility or similar setting.
May support facilities clinically within the region as requested.
Supervise and guide certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs)
Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy
Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do
Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff
Provide clinical documentation
Create positive resident outcomes
Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated
Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times
Help create a culture of superior customer service

Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

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