Senior Occupational Therapist (OT)-Full Time-SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $20K!

Job Description

Job Description

**UP TO $20K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME HIRES!**

WHY OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS / OTS LOVE WORKING HERE

We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:

· Competitive wages

· Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

· Company Paid Life Insurance

· Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans

· Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay

· Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees

· Opportunities for Career Advancement

*Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.

OUR WORKPLACE

We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Occupational Therapist / OT position is to be responsible for providing skilled occupational therapy. The occupational therapist will assess, plan, and implement personalized occupational therapy interventions to enhance residents' quality of life and functional independence.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Serves as a clinical resource for the therapy department.

Provides ongoing mentorship, coaching, and feedback to other therapists to support clinical growth.

Assists with onboarding and training of new therapy staff, including clinical skill development and workflow orientation.

Reviews documentation for clinical accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance as needed.

Provides guidance and corrective feedback related to documentation standards and payer requirements.

Helps the DOR lead and support training initiatives along with ongoing staff education.

Identifies development opportunities for therapy team members and provides guidance to enhance clinical skills and performance.

Contributes to the development, implementation, and ongoing optimization of therapy programs and service lines.

Provides input into performance review processes, including staff feedback, coaching, and development planning.

Has advanced clinical expertise with the ability to guide and mentor therapy staff in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Prefer 2-3 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in a skilled nursing facility or similar setting. 

May support facilities clinically within the region as requested.

Supervise and guide certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs)

Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy

Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do

Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff

Provide clinical documentation

Create positive resident outcomes

Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated

Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times

Help create a culture of superior customer service

*Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid occupational therapy / OT license

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy / OT program

Successful criminal background check

Long-term care facility experience preferred

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

At Principle LTC, you will find more than a job. You will find a place where your work has meaning, your voice matters, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference. We are a compassionate community rooted in service and driven by purpose. Across our skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina and Virginia, our teams provide exceptional care guided by integrity, respect, and kindness.

Our Leadership: We are proud to be led by a team that is 80 percent women, many of whom began their careers as bedside nurses. Their firsthand experience ensures that every decision we make is grounded in empathy and the realities of frontline care.

Our Commitment: We are raising the bar for quality in long-term care, creating a culture that values teamwork and excellence in resident outcomes. From care delivery to operations, every role supports our mission to make every day a Moment That Matters.

Our Growth: With a growing footprint across two states, we are building stronger communities and greater opportunities for our people. Principle LTC is proud to be a financially stable organization that offers career security and long-term success for our team members.

Our Continuum of Care: Through Principle Therapy Services and Cardinal Hospice Care, we extend our commitment to coordinated, compassionate care at every stage of life, from rehabilitation to hospice.