Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Our facility is looking for a caring and compassionate Occupational Therapist who enjoys coming to work and is inspired to treat our residents like family. Our skilled nursing facilities are more than a nursing home, we are HOME! We like to have fun and create a rewarding atmosphere, filled with energetic and positive staff. We will make you feel appreciated and enjoy watching you pass that appreciation on to our residents.

The purpose of the Occupational Therapist is to evaluate, treat, and document care for residents. Qualified candidates will plan, organize, develop, and direct the necessary therapies for residents in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide & direct Occupational Therapy services to patients including assessments/evaluations, treatment, program planning, and implementation, related documentation, and communication.
Adhere to applicable principals and practices of occupational therapy, facility policies and procedures federal and state regulations
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants & Aides
Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
Successful completion of Certification Examination for Registered Occupational Therapist
License to practice occupational therapy within the state of Missouri.
Must know documentation requirements and be driven by quality care standards
Ability to work with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Helia Healthcare is a successful, family-owned, and growing regional network of 15 skilled nursing communities in Illinois and Missouri. We are looking for energetic, caring, dependable individuals to join our team. As a Helia associate, your high standards are the crux of our guests' and residents' positive, successful experiences. We strive to ensure you are treated with respect and fairness. We promote a positive team environment based on problem solving rather than finger-pointing. We invest heavily in continuing education and training to keep you at the top of your profession. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities to advance your career with us. Helia communities strive to be the premier local employer by hiring those who share our vision and then treating them right. Many of our current managers started out with us in hourly roles.

As a regional network of skilled nursing communities, Helia has current open positions in most areas of nursing, skilled therapy, administration, management, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, and other operations. Most of our locations have both full- and part-time opportunities available on a variety of schedules. We will work hard to accommodate your desired work schedule. We provide competitive wages and medical/dental/vision benefits, along with an attractive array of 401k and other benefits.

Let's talk about growing your career with us!

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a successful background check and drug screen.

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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