What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Grandview Healthcare Center?
Posted Salary Range: USD $50.00 - USD $63.00 /Hr. Overview:
Position Summary:
Career Advantages:
Grandview Nursing & Rehab Center is located in New Britain, CT and has an exciting opportunity available for a PRN Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their new in-house therapy team!
Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating residents, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions that promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, and overall function.
Career Advantages:
- In-House opportunity
- Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care
- Clinical expertise & training available
- Electronic documentation system
- Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (OTD, MOT, or BSOT).
- Current State Occupational Therapist license (or eligible).
- Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting is preferred but not required.
- Passion for working with elderly and post-acute populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to address functional limitations.
- Provide direct treatment to residents to improve motor skills, coordination, cognitive function, and ability to perform ADLs.
- Educate residents, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, adaptive techniques, and use of assistive devices.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and resident progress in accordance with regulatory and facility guidelines.
- Participate in discharge planning, care conferences, and team meetings as needed.
- Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and provide clinical guidance as appropriate.
Salary : $50 - $63