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Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Skilled Nursing & Rehab)
Location: Multiple Locations All States USA
Employment Type: Contract Per Diem or Full-Time
Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Rehabilitation Center
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapists (OTs) to deliver therapy services in skilled nursing and rehab facilities nationwide. This role serves a mixed caseload of short-term rehab and long-term care residents focusing on restoring and enhancing patients independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) functional mobility and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities-
Perform evaluations to assess patients functional status needs and goals.
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with physical cognitive or psychosocial impairments.
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Provide direct therapy for both short-term post-acute rehab patients and long-term residents.
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Focus on ADL and instrumental ADL retraining upper extremity rehabilitation adaptive equipment training and energy conservation techniques.
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Collaborate with physical therapists speech-language pathologists nurses and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
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Educate patients families and caregivers on home programs adaptive techniques and equipment use to maximize independence.
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Complete timely documentation of evaluations progress notes treatment sessions and discharge summaries in accordance with state/federal regulations and facility policies.
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Participate in care planning meetings and contribute to discharge recommendations.
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Maintain compliance with Medicare Medicaid and other payer guidelines for therapy services.
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Promote a safe respectful and therapeutic environment for residents.
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Bachelors Masters or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program.
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Current active Occupational Therapist license in state of practice (or eligibility to obtain).
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NBCOT certification in good standing.
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CPR/BLS certification.
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Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities inpatient rehab or mixed short/long-term care settings preferred.
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Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills.
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Familiarity with EMR/electronic charting systems preferred.
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New graduates with strong clinical rotations in SNF/rehab considered.
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Flexible scheduling (full-time part-time or PRN/contract roles).
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8- 10- or 12-hour shifts depending on facility needs.
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Opportunities available in all 50 states local and travel contracts possible.
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Supportive interdisciplinary team environment and opportunities for career growth.
To Apply:
Submit your resume indicating state licensure status NBCOT certification CPR/BLS credentials and clinical experience in SNF/rehab care.
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Employment Type
Full-time
