SNF Occupational Therapist

MedCadre; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy in a SNF. You will evaluate functional needs, develop treatment plans, and help patients improve independence with daily activities and mobility.

Responsibilities include evaluating cognitive and physical abilities, developing plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and educating patients and families on home safety. Collaboration with nurses and physicians is essential to quality care.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Current OT license in Wisconsin.
• SNF/long-term care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional, cognitive, and physical abilities.
• Develop individualized OT treatment plans.
• Provide activities to improve strength, balance, mobility.
• Train patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional tasks.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home and safety strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, PTs, SLPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow patient safety, infection control, and professional standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Job description

SNF Occupational TherapistPosition SummaryWe are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide skilled therapy services to patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). The OT will evaluate functional needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients improve independence with daily activities and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional, cognitive, and physical abilities.
• Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, balance, and mobility.
• Train patients in activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional tasks.
• Recommend and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home and safety strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, PTs, SLPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Follow patient safety, infection control, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Occupational Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Previous SNF, long-term care, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, communication, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care.