Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job Description

Job Description

Edenbrook North and Edenbrook South are seeking a compassionate and skilled PRN Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic rehabilitation team!

Position: PRN Occupational Therapist

Edenbrook South and Edenbrook North, two skilled nursing facility in the Eden Senior Care Network, is now hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services!

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• To provide quality Occupational therapy services and initiates referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards.
• To evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• To supervise and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Reasons to join Edenbrook:

• Great team environment
• Supportive leadership staff
• Competitive Wages

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