Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team!
Cadia rewards it's employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.
BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
401k Retirement With Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
Referral Bonuses and More!
Employee Perks Program
Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
Free and Discounted Employee Meals
Tuition Reimbursement
In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
Verizon Wireless Discount
Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)
Purchasing Power (retail purchasing program)
Position Description
The Occupational Therapist will administer screenings and comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients, develop appropriate and skilled plans of care for restoration, adaptation, compensation or maintenance of impairments and disabilities, and promote the highest level of functional mobility, abilities & quality of life. Cadia is dedicated to providing the best care possible and that's where you come in!
Duties and Responsibilities
The occupational therapist will test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients. Be responsible for training caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy, as well as evaluating patients' progress and preparing reports that detail the progress. Will plan, organize and conduct occupational therapy programs to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury, or psychological or developmental problems. Will select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities, and recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities. Will design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment. Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussion to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate pain, and prevent physical or mental disability. Will consult with the rehabilitation team to select activity programs or coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities. Will plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust handicaps. Will help clients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills and advise on health risks in the workplace or on health-related transition to retirement..
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Must have license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Maryland.