Occupational Therapist OT $INCREASED RATES$

Maimonides Health Center -

Maimonides Health Center of Virginia Beach is looking to hire an Occupational Therapist OT to provide rehabilitation services for our residents.

PART TIME and PRN Opportunities available!

Occupational Therapist OT is responsible for organizing and conducting occupational therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation outcomes.

We are an innovative, forward-thinking employer who values our employees and the individuals we care for. Maimonides Health Center is a beautifully renovated, fast paced Skilled Nursing Facility located in Virginia Beach, VA providing exceptional rehabilitation services for both short- and long-term residents. Great benefits, apply today!

Position Summary for Occupational Therapist OT:

This position provides direct therapeutic services in occupational therapy to support residents’ acquisition and enhancement of functional performance skills needed for daily life activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Occupational Therapist OT:

Completes evaluation of residents for rehab services in accordance with building policies.

Administers treatment to patients in compliance with physician’s prescriptions or referral after reviewing patient’s history and progress report.

Performs procedures such as range of motion, manual muscle test, ADL, sensory motor, sensation, perception and adapts tasks as needed.

Writes and charts progress notes as required and reports patient’s status in weekly scheduled meetings.

Reports any significant change in patient’s status to appropriate personnel, e.g. nursing or physician.

Instructs the patient or family members, nursing staff and others with respect to treatment procedures or programs, safety precautions, home exercise program, etc., and submits written instructions to patient and family members when indicated.

Reports needed supplies and repairs of equipment to Director of Rehab and assists in housekeeping duties and caring for equipment.

Performs all tasks and duties in an efficient and safe manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and facility needs.

Represents Green Tree HCM in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity, personal comfort and privacy of others.

Qualifications for Occupational Therapist OT:

· Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

· Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice, VA

· Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred

EEOC

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.