Occupational Therapist

Job description:

Overview
White Horse Village (WHV),a retirement community located in Newtown Square, PA is seeking Occupational Therapists to our team! White Horse Village is an active senior living community offering a full range of living options and healthcare services. The community intentionally creates opportunities for extraordinary living in a vibrant, diverse community through personal growth, connectedness, and relationships. As a nonprofit organization, White Horse Village reinvests earnings back into the organization to further the mission and vision. The ideal candidate will have experience working in senior living settings.

Duties

• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
• Prepares plans for discharge.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on resident needs, treatment modifications, and progress; applying appropriate standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for residents.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved school of occupational therapy required.
• State license to practice occupational therapy required.
• Two years' experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach.
• Ability to direct others necessary.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required.
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential
• Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required.
• Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
• Familiarity with early intervention practices and patient care techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Wellness program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Location: In person