What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full Time position at Principle Long Term Care?
WHY OUR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS / OTS LOVE WORKING HERE
We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve. We are proud to offer:
· Competitive wages
· Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
· 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
· Company Paid Life Insurance
· Disability, Accident and other voluntary insurance plans
· Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
· Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees
· Opportunities for Career Advancement
*Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications.
OUR WORKPLACE
We are a skilled nursing facility operating 24/7. Our facility is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our residents, their families, and our employees.
JOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist / OT position is to be responsible for providing skilled occupational therapy. The occupational therapist will assess, plan, and implement personalized occupational therapy interventions to enhance residents' quality of life and functional independence.
Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Supervise and guide certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs)
Collaborate with other health care professionals in the assessment, planning, and safe implementation of all therapy
Be a resident advocate where the resident is the center of all we do
Ensure excellent communication among residents, families, and staff
Provide clinical documentation
Create positive resident outcomes
Respect others by treating them the way we want to be treated
Demonstrate kindness, compassion, honesty, and integrity at all times
Help create a culture of superior customer service
*Please note that this Job Summary outlines the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.
REQUIREMENTS
Valid occupational therapy / OT license
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy / OT program
Successful criminal background check
Long-term care facility experience preferred
EOE
We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Our Leadership: We are proud to be led by a team that is 80 percent women, many of whom began their careers as bedside nurses. Their firsthand experience ensures that every decision we make is grounded in empathy and the realities of frontline care.
Our Commitment: We are raising the bar for quality in long-term care, creating a culture that values teamwork and excellence in resident outcomes. From care delivery to operations, every role supports our mission to make every day a Moment That Matters.
Our Growth: With a growing footprint across two states, we are building stronger communities and greater opportunities for our people. Principle LTC is proud to be a financially stable organization that offers career security and long-term success for our team members.
Our Continuum of Care: Through Principle Therapy Services and Cardinal Hospice Care, we extend our commitment to coordinated, compassionate care at every stage of life, from rehabilitation to hospice.