What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at INNOVATE REHAB AND WELLNESS?
Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
Innovate Rehab and Wellness
Status: Full-Time
Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexible)
Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience
This position can be a full-time split between our facility in Salisbury and Moberly, or PRN at 1 facility.
About Us
- 25 years as a leading provider of skilled health care services
- Therapist- and veteran-owned company
- Focused on industry-leading, patient-centered care
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
Why Join Us
- One-on-one therapy focus
- Group/concurrent treatments are less than 1%
- Realistic schedules for better work-life balance
- Strong emphasis on clinical outcomes and job satisfaction
Benefits (Start Day 1 for Full-Time)
- Medical & prescription drug insurance
- Dental & vision insurance
Additional Benefits
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Employer-paid basic life & AD&D
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- PTO: vacation, sick, holiday
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount marketplace
- Professional growth and development support
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist will:
- Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and therapy needs
- Create and deliver individualized treatment plans
- Help patients improve motor skills, coordination, and daily function
- Support patients in regaining independence and quality of life
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough OT evaluations
- Develop and adjust personalized treatment plans
- Use therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment
- Train patients and caregivers on exercises and assistive devices
- Educate on strategies to improve function and safety
- Collaborate with PT, SLP, physicians, and the full care team
- Document patient progress and treatment changes accurately
- Stay current with OT best practices and research
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (accredited program)
- Valid state OT license
- Experience as an OT preferred (new grads welcome)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Passion for patient-centered care
- CPR certification preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.