Occupational Therapist
CADIA·Wilmington, Delaware
CADIA·Wilmington, Delaware
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for administering screenings and comprehensive evaluations to develop skilled plans of care for patients. They focus on restoring functional mobility and improving the quality of life through targeted treatments and assessments.
Administer screenings & comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients. Complete all essential documentation & forms accurately & efficiently, as required by law & facility regulations, related to the screening & evaluation of a patient, including, but not limited to, physician orders, evaluation, care plan, etc. Administer standardized tests/measures (ACL, Barthel Index, Functional Reach Test, Function in Sitting Test, etc.) for each evaluation, and periodically (at least monthly, and upon planned discharge) for regulatory and documentation compliance. Adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Provide OT assessments/services for patients with dementia, including ACL, activities to address attention span, concentration, direction following, sequencing, memory, complex ADL cognitive tasks, etc. Provide OT assessments/services for patients with visual and perceptual disturbances, interfering with daily function. Test and measure patient’s pain, strength, range of motion, motor abilities, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory/circulatory efficiency & record findings to develop or revise treatment programs. Qualifications Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in this state. Must have current and up to date CPR certification.
Candidates must possess a current, unencumbered, and active license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state. A current and up-to-date CPR certification is also required.
Market context
Occupational Therapist openings in Delaware typically draw candidates who already hold an active state license and current CPR certification, since those are core screening requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for clinicians who can start with minimal onboarding and work across varied patient needs. Before applying, confirm your Delaware license status and CPR credentials, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting.
