Occupational Therapist: Health & Rehab & Glen Haven Village

Full-Time Occupational Therapist – Hillcrest Health & Rehab and Glen Haven Village

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate and clinically strong Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team in a full-time role split between Hillcrest Health & Rehab and Glen Haven Village.

This position provides the opportunity to support guests and residents across two care settings while working closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote recovery, safety, independence, and quality of life.

At Hillcrest, our mission is simple:
Inspiring people to live their best lives. As an Occupational Therapist, you will help guests and residents improve daily living skills, regain confidence, and work toward greater independence through practical, person-centered therapy.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate guests and residents, develop individualized plans of care, and provide therapy services that support independence, safety, function, and meaningful daily routines.

You will:

• Complete occupational therapy evaluations using appropriate tests and measures.
• Establish timely, individualized plans of care in compliance with departmental standards and state and federal regulations.
• Provide treatment interventions that support activities of daily living, functional skills, sensorimotor needs, adaptive strategies, safety, and independence.
• Help guests and residents improve confidence with daily routines, homemaking skills, recreational activities, social participation, and adjustment to disability.
• Educate guests, residents, and family members using clear communication, adult-learning principles, and sensitivity to individual cognitive and cultural needs.
• Complete accurate documentation and charging to support therapy services within facility guidelines.
• Manage each plan of care through timely interdisciplinary collaboration and physician communication as needed.
• Plan safe and effective transitions within or outside Hillcrest service lines, including recommended services, equipment needs, and handoff communication.
• Supervise, collaborate with, and delegate appropriate care to assistants, rehab techs, and other support personnel in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Identify individuals who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and complete screens according to facility policy.
• Develop an efficient and effective patient schedule while considering patient preferences, safety, environment, cognitive needs, and productivity standards.
• Identify patient and facility risks and take appropriate action related to infection control, safety, documentation, equipment, and patient handling.
• Coordinate care and communication across Hillcrest Health & Rehab and Glen Haven Village.
• Participate in professional development, clinical education, presentations, advocacy, and other activities that support the therapy profession.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is compassionate, organized, and committed to helping aging adults regain independence and improve their quality of life.

The right candidate will be comfortable working across two locations, partnering with interdisciplinary teams, and helping guests and residents achieve meaningful progress through practical, individualized therapy.

Ideal candidates will have:

• At least two years of Occupational Therapy experience in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, home care, or a similar setting preferred.
• A passion for helping guests and residents improve function, safety, confidence, and independence.
• Strong evaluation, treatment-planning, and clinical-documentation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with guests, residents, families, providers, and team members.
• Ability to lead plans of care while collaborating with assistants, rehab techs, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Strong attention to detail with documentation, safety, care coordination, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple patient needs while maintaining high-quality care.
• Ability to stay organized and communicate effectively while supporting two locations.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in…