Occupational Therapist

Full-Time Occupational Therapist

Join The Highlands at Wyomissing as a Full-Time Occupational Therapist and help senior adults maximize their independence and quality of life. In this rewarding role, you'll provide individualized therapy services, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and make a meaningful impact in a premier senior living community.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities and developing individualized treatment plans that promote independence in daily living activities. This role involves administering therapeutic interventions to enhance function, fabricating and training residents in the use of adaptive equipment, and guiding participation in rehabilitation and prevocational programs. The therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support holistic care planning, educates residents and families on therapeutic techniques and home safety, and ensures all services are delivered in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

Accurate documentation, staff training, and ongoing professional development are also essential components of the role.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial status.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans to promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
• Administer therapy to support neurological integration, sensorimotor skills, and functional independence.
• Design and fabricate splints and adaptive equipment as needed or prescribed.
• Provide training in adaptive techniques and equipment used for daily living and home safety.
• Educate residents and their families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive tools, and home programs.
• Monitor and document progress toward therapy goals; adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Guide residents in rehabilitation and prevocational programs to support skill development.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, physical therapy, and social services, to support holistic care planning.
• Participate in care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and patient support groups.
• Provide in-service training for staff on resident care techniques and safety measures.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, and facility standards.
• Ensure therapy services are delivered in compliance with safety, professional, and regulatory standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Participate in and complete all required ongoing training, including monthly online and in-person training, annual skills competencies education, and role-specific certifications, to ensure continued competence and adherence to organizational and regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Oversee Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students in patient care.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for working with older adults.
• Excellent organization, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptive equipment use.
• Customer service-oriented approach.

Core Values:

The Highlands' Traditions (Customer Service Expectations):