Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home Jobs

Plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a nursing home environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.