Occupational Therapist PRN

NOW HIRING: PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT)

Love helping others regain their independence? Looking for a team that feels like family? You've found it! At Iva Post Acute, we're more than a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility—we're a close-knit community where compassion, teamwork, and laughter are part of every day. From our welcoming lobby to the beautiful piano music played by one of our talented CNAs, you'll quickly see why our residents and employees love calling Iva Post Acute home. Conveniently located just a short drive from Anderson and Abbeville, SC, our beautiful 60-bed skilled nursing and rehab community is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our incredible Therapy Team! If you're passionate about helping others maximize their independence while working with a supportive team that truly appreciates what you do, we'd love to meet you! Why You'll Love Working With Us $40–50 per hour Flexible work schedules CEU Allowance to support your professional development Licensure Reimbursement Advancement and PRN opportunities throughout our South Carolina network of sister facilities Fun, supportive, family-oriented culture Leadership that values, recognizes, and celebrates your hard work What You'll Do Evaluate residents and develop individualized treatment plans Treat both inpatient and outpatient clients Help residents improve daily living skills, strength, mobility, cognition, and independence Collaborate with an outstanding interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care Educate residents and families on treatment goals and progress Complete accurate documentation and maintain compliance with regulatory standards Celebrate every milestone—big and small—as residents achieve their goals! What We're Looking For Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university Active, unencumbered South Carolina Occupational Therapist license (Required) Experience in a fast-paced healthcare or skilled nursing setting preferred A compassionate heart and commitment to helping every resident reach their highest level of function Because here, you're more than an employee—you're family. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating successes together, and creating an environment where both our residents and our team members can thrive. Come make a lasting impact, grow your career, and have fun doing it! General Purpose The Staff Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members, and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in‑services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis. Essential Duties Evaluate residents to determine occupational therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies. Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence. Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides. Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act. Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning. Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed. Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed. Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements. Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols. Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies. Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in ADLs; i.e., adaptive equipment, splints, assistive devices, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars. Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information. Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order. Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. Supervisory Requirements Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA), aides, and students. Qualification Education And/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification, if required by licensure. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting, supporting, and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pikes Peak Post Acute