Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Occupational Therapist

As a full-time or part-time Licensed Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating residents’ functional abilities and designing individualized treatment plans to improve independence in daily activities. You’ll provide hands-on therapy, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure high-quality rehabilitation services that support our residents’ goals.

About Us

As a premier provider of skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care communities across the Western United States, we’re passionate about creating vibrant, supportive environments where residents can thrive.

‘Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees.‘ - Evrett Benton, Founder

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then check us out! 

Stellar Senior Living, a privately-owned family company, is a premier skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States.  Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year.  We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

Why You‘ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: Market-leading pay of $40 per hour to $55 per hour DOE

• $10k Sign on Bonus (FT position) $5k Sign on Bonus (PT position)

• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. On top of that, Stellar also offers a generous Paid Time Off policy, 401(k) with company matching, holiday pay, and more.

• Career Growth: We‘re a growing company with opportunities for advancement and company-sponsored training. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities are available.

• Work Perks: Depending on role and community you may receive free meals on shift, reduced-cost meals, on-demand pay (access to your wages as you earn them.), and a supporting, team-driven environment

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs using standardized assessments.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to improve daily living skills, mobility, and safety.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including adaptive equipment training, therapeutic exercise, and functional retraining.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on strategies to support rehabilitation goals.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other team members to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Current license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice.
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Compassion and commitment to improving residents’ quality of life.

Join Us

If you‘re ready to bring your skills and compassion to a mission-driver organization where residents and employees matter, we invite you to apply and grow your career with Stellar Senior Living

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations.  Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

The Colorado Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA) prohibits employers from asking prospective employees to disclose any age-related information.  Therefore, Colorado applicants are not required to disclose their age, date of birth, dates of schooling or graduation, or other age-related information.  Furthermore, Colorado applicants may wish to redact age-related information from their application materials, such as resumes or schooling transcripts.