Description

he Center at Rock Creek is looking for full-time Occupational Therapists to join our skilled Therapy team!

About Us

The Center at Rock Creek is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel-like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, new, state-of-the-art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Relocation packages and sign on bonuses may be available to qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• PTO
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing occupational therapy services in accordance with the current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by the Director of Rehabilitation, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services - to include patients and family.
• Assists in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patient's assessment.
• Briefs patients of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepares necessary equipment - reassures patients before and during therapy treatments.
• Determines proper equipment usage, application and body position; makes adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments.
• Recommends modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress.
• Ensures that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures.

Education/Certifications:

· Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy required

· Master degree in Occupational Therapy preferred

· Current state license in OT

Experience and Specific Requirements:

• Should have as a minimum, 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must possess good judgment and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals and objectives of the department as it relates to the Company

Salary: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• occupational therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• SNF: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Qualifications