Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) Sign-on Bonus $7,000

Full-time or PRN position with a wage range of $52–$57 or $58–$62 DOE. New graduates welcome. Sign-on bonus of $7,000 for full-time hires.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave (accrues from day one)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles

Setting & Population Served

• Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) providing long-term care and short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff
• Diverse patient population with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs

Requirements

• NBCOT certified upon hire (renewal optional thereafter)
• Graduate of an accredited occupational-therapy program (BSOT or MSOT)
• Current State registration/license; must remain in good standing
• One year of experience preferred; new graduates welcome
• CPR certification (obtained upon hire or during orientation; must remain current)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational-therapy care upon physician referral, following all laws, regulations, and Life Care standards
• Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics and make independent decisions when warranted
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain professional relationships with associates and vendors
• Follow occupational treatment plans (activities of daily living) and set, assess, and modify functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students
• Chart appropriately and timely; utilize therapy software accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Assist in patient evacuation as needed
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand English