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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Position Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) / Rehab Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, or Contract
Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation (DOR) / Rehab Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, or Contract
Position Summary
Teamwork Therapies is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality rehabilitation services in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). The Occupational Therapist will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based interventions, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and help residents achieve the highest possible level of independence, safety, and quality of life.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Evaluation & Assessment
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions.
- Assess functional mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognition, upper extremity function, visual-perceptual skills, balance, coordination, and safety awareness.
- Identify adaptive equipment and environmental modification needs.
Treatment Planning
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders, resident goals, and interdisciplinary recommendations.
- Establish measurable short-term and long-term functional goals.
- Update treatment plans based on resident progress and changing medical status.
Direct Patient Care
Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions including:
- ADL retraining
- Upper extremity strengthening and ROM
- Fine motor coordination
- Balance and postural control
- Functional mobility training
- Wheelchair positioning
- Transfer training
- Splinting and orthotic management
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Visual-perceptual training
- Energy conservation techniques
- Home safety education
- Fall prevention strategies
- Adaptive equipment training
- Pain management techniques
Documentation
- Complete evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment notes, discharge summaries, and recertifications accurately and within required timelines.
- Maintain documentation that meets Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Managed Care, Medicaid, and payer requirements.
- Utilize the facility's electronic medical record (EMR) system.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Participate in care plan meetings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, social workers, dietitians, and nursing staff.
- Communicate resident progress and discharge recommendations.
Patient & Family Education
- Educate residents and caregivers regarding:
- Home exercise programs
- Adaptive equipment
- Fall prevention
- Safe transfer techniques
- Joint protection
- Energy conservation
- Home safety recommendations
Compliance
- Maintain compliance with:
- Medicare and Medicaid regulations
- CMS requirements
- State and federal regulations
- Facility policies
- HIPAA requirements
- Infection prevention procedures
Quality Improvement
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist with outcome tracking and clinical quality measures.
- Maintain productivity standards established by the facility.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Current California Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Preferred
- Minimum of one year of Skilled Nursing Facility or adult rehabilitation experience.
- Experience with Medicare Part A, Part B, Managed Care, and PDPM.
- Experience using Net Health, Rehab Optima, Casamba, PointClickCare, or similar EMR systems.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation principles.
- Familiarity with PDPM reimbursement guidelines.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize caseloads efficiently.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, transfer, position, and assist residents safely.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to demonstrate therapeutic activities and exercises.
Benefits (if applicable)
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Clinical mentorship and support
Why Join Teamwork Therapies?
At Teamwork Therapies, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered rehabilitation services while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our therapists are empowered to provide evidence-based care, build meaningful relationships with residents, and make a lasting impact on functional outcomes and quality of life. We value clinical excellence, teamwork, integrity, compassion, and continuous professional growth.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000