Registered Occupational Therapist; OT

Registered Occupational Therapist (OT) - Life Care Centers of America

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Location:

Kent, WA. Salary: $85,000.00 – $ annually.

Life Care Centers of America facilities operate as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:

• Long‑term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
• Short‑term, sub‑acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
• Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
• A diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post‑acute needs

Patient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help patients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, patient‑centered environment.

The OT provides direct rehabilitation care in occupational therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• NBCOT certified upon hire, but renewal is optional going forward
• Graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• Currently registered/licensed in the applicable State and must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience in post‑acute care or related setting preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current during employment

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e‑mail
• Liaises with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Demonstrates good body mechanics at all times
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Is knowledgeable of practices and procedures, including laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post‑acute care facility
• Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Performs proficiently in all competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory Code of Conduct and other compliance training

• Follows occupational treatment plans for patients (e.g., activities of daily living)
• Establishes, assesses, and modifies realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversees and evaluates care given by OTAs, rehab aides, and students
• Charts appropriately and timely
• Utilizes therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assists in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrates dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicates and functions productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer.