An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Tender Touch Rehab Services seeks a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to seniors in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. In this onsite role, you will assess functional abilities, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver interventions focused on ADLs, mobility, cognition, and safety to maximize independence and quality of life. You'll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document care in our EMR. Enjoy a supportive, patient-centered culture with strong teamwork, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement in diverse post-acute environments. Responsibilities Evaluate senior patients in skilled nursing and long-term care settings to identify functional strengths and limitations Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based OT care plans to improve independence and quality of life Provide therapeutic interventions including ADL training, functional mobility, cognitive retraining, and adaptive equipment use Document evaluations, treatment sessions, and progress notes accurately in the EMR system Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including PT, SLP, nursing, and physicians, to coordinate patient-centered care Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, safety, and functional strategies Participate in care conferences and contribute to discharge planning and recommendations Support a compassionate, dignified, and respectful environment for seniors aligned with Tender Touch Rehab Services' values Engage in professional development, mentorship, and clinical training opportunities Adhere to regulatory, ethical, and company standards of clinical practice Required Skills Geriatric occupational therapy
ADL/IADL
assessment and training Functional mobility and transfer training Cognitive and perceptual assessment Therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education Seating and positioning Care plan development and documentation (EMR) Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Discharge planning in SNF/LTC settings
