Occupational Therapist

Job Summary – Occupational Therapist

Plans and administers prescribed occupational therapy treatment program for patients/residents to facilitate rehabilitation following illness, disease, or injury.

As an Occupational Therapy professional with our Client, you will enjoy significant advantages that only can be found with an industry leader. Outstanding advancement opportunities, qualified colleagues, cutting edge programs and continually expanding and services can all have an impact on your future.

Information about our Client

Our primary role is to help our patients, residents, and clients gain and maintain as much control and independence in their lives as possible. We emphasize strengths, not limitations. We provide the appropriate setting and level of care that enable individuals to reach their highest functional level. We do so while preserving each person’s dignity and sense of well being. Our Client’s approach is reinforced through a unique program which they established. Every one of our Client’s health care center employees receives 11 hours of intensive training in guest relations skills that emphasizes quality care with a personal sense of responsibility. Our Client’s unique program training is a fundamental component of a strategy that has made us the preeminent provider of the highest quality health care services in each of the markets we serve.

The leading owner and operator of long-term care centers in the United States
Network of more than 500 long-term care centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and home health care & hospice offices
Revenues in excess of $2.8 Billion
Over 61,000 employees worldwide
Benefits start 1st day of the first full month after 30 days of employment
Medical/Dental
Group term life, AD&D, Disability Insurance
Supplemental benefits program
Vision discount plan
Legal Services Plan
Educational Assistance
Credit Union Membership

Retirement
401K
Retirement Savings Plan
Eligible after 6 months of service
For each dollar contributed (up to 6% of pay), our Client matches $.50
(up to 3% of pay)
Match begins after 12 months of service

Education

Credentialed Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and currently licensed in this state, if required in the state.

Initial NBCOT certification

Experience

Prior experience in Occupational Therapy, preferred but not necessary.

Physical Demands

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Walking, standing, bending, stooping and sitting for extended periods. Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use insight when utilizing applicable tests and equipment.

Travel

May accompany a resident to an appointment or home assessment, assist at other centers and/or attend company sponsored meetings.

Principal Contacts

Residents and other occupational therapy staff as well as the center staff in general.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor Degree

Summary
Posted By	Occupational Therapist
Post Date	Sep-17-2009
Industry	Health-Medical > Occupational Therapist
Job Type	Full-time
Location	Lynchburg, Virginia
Salary	Not specified
Phone Number	804-318-7118
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