Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Apple Rehab Guilford is a 86 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in scenic Guilford on waterfront property along the East River. In our small and comfortable home, residents enjoy water views from their rooms and sunny atriums flooded with natural light. At Apple Rehab Guilford we pride ourselves on decades of staff longevity, contributing to superior outcomes and quality of care.

Come grow with us!

Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team!

The Apple Rehab Difference

What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities. Occupational Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific occupational therapy principles.

Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include (but are not limited to):

·        Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills

·        Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities

·        Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating

·        Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity

·        Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination

·        Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics

·        Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work

·        Develops computer-aided adaptive equipment

·        Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed

·        Assesses patients’ home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations

·        Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals

·        Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress

·        Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting Marginal Responsibilities

·        Supervises and directs the duties of occupational therapy assistants

·        Requisitions supplies and equipment

·        Complete required orientation as directed by facility

·        Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

·        Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol

·        Respect cultural and religious practices of patients 

·        Uphold HIPAA regulations

·        Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Required Qualifications

·        Graduate of an accredited OT program with current OT license, in good standing with the State licensing board

·        Minimum of one (1) year OT experience, in corresponding setting

·        Federal, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file

Working Conditions

Occupational Therapists work in a variety of work settings.  Evening and weekend work may be required in order to fit patient schedules. The job is physically demanding. Occupational Therapists are required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling and crouching. Occupational Therapists move heavy equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand or walk. So, to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients.

Physical Requirements

·        Ability to lift/move fifty (50) pounds.

·        Ability to stand for extended periods

·        Fine motor skills

·        Visual acuity