Weekend Occupational Therapist (2 days/month minimum)

About the role

Hillcrest Rehab Services provides therapy support across its skilled nursing communities, including post-acute rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care. Occupational Therapists play a crucial role in helping patients improve independence with daily living skills, functional mobility, safety, cognition, and meaningful routines.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and create individualized treatment plans that help them build or regain the skills needed for daily living, mobility, self-care, and independence.
• Provide treatment interventions that support activities of daily living, functional mobility, homemaking, vocational skills, sensorimotor development, and adjustment to disability.
• Progress treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines, reimbursement requirements, and client goals.
• Educate clients and family members using effective, culturally sensitive communication that considers individual cognitive needs.
• Complete accurate documentation and charging to support therapy services.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapy team members, and other interdisciplinary partners to support each client’s care plan.
• Plan safe and effective transitions within or outside Hillcrest service lines, including recommended services, equipment needs, and handoff communication.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate tasks to therapy assistants, technicians, and support personnel in accordance with regulations.
• Identify clients who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete screenings as needed.
• Manage an efficient client schedule while considering safety, preferences, environmental needs, and productivity expectations.
• Identify risks related to client care, infection control, equipment, documentation, and safety, then take appropriate action.
• Participate in professional development, clinical education, advocacy, presentations, or other activities that support the therapy profession.

Requirements

New graduates are encouraged to apply. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career OT who wants hands-on experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to develop clinical confidence in a supportive rehabilitation setting. Experienced OTs will also find meaningful opportunities to apply advanced clinical judgment, mentor others, help guide care transitions, and make a lasting impact on resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• A passion for helping residents regain skills, confidence, and independence.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with residents, families, providers, and team members.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow within a collaborative therapy environment.
• Strong clinical judgment or the desire to build it through mentorship and experience.
• Able to stay organized, complete accurate documentation, and manage competing priorities.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or stressful situations.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Able to utilize technology and resources efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Possibly exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Weekend, Minimum of 2 days per month