Wesley Enhanced Living·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Occupational Therapist develops and implements individualized treatment plans to restore function and prevent disability for senior residents. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage caseloads, document progress, and supervise therapy assistants.
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The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible to make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents providing excellence and innovation in aging services.
As part of the interdisciplinary team the OT promotes and maintains the functional performance, physical mobility and well being of the residents through the implementation of occupational therapy services.
The OT develops and implements medically prescribed Occupational Therapy in the health center and rehabilitation center to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body function.
The OT directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
The OT demonstrates ability to adapt examination techniques and treatment plans according to the needs of the resident.
Demonstrates optimal case management of residents.
Follows regulations, standards and proper procedures for documentation.
Assumes a caseload appropriate to area.
Follows proper procedures for billing.
Follows proper procedures for insurance benefits.
Seeks opportunities to enhance the services of the Rehab department.
Essential Responsibilities: Develop, establish goals, implement, evaluate and re-evaluate individualized occupational therapy treatment plans for WEL Residents at multiple sites (Pennypack Park and Doylestown).
Performs appropriate evaluations and treatment to residents including activities of daily living and range of motion exercises to improve residents ability.
Use discharge planning skills to promote independence and maximize function .
Demonstrates OT knowledge, skill and ability when developing systems, for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing OT programs that ensure safe and efficient and therapeutically effective rehabilitation.
Instructs resident, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the OT program.
Work with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop activities consistent with each resident’s needs and capabilities.
Complies with federal, state regulations and accreditation standards related to long-term care with regard to rehabilitation services.
Documents daily treatments/evaluations and services provided.
Maintains weekly progress notes and clinical documentation in resident medical record.
Completes necessary rehab section of Minimum Data Set (MDS) within required time frame.
Submits monthly billing data to Finance Department.
Represent OT at required meetings on resident care, staffing and other subjects, under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
Promotes effective and positive working relationships among rehab staff, residents and other WEL departments.
Supervises and directs Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides.
Follow Universal Precautions, Infection Control and Safety policies.
Maintain confidentiality relative to resident care and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Regulations.
Communicates essential information to the interdisciplinary team in regard to resident care and progress.
Ensure that residents and families enjoy the best possible service, in a caring and compassionate atmosphere where the individual’s needs and rights are recognized and respected.
Performs other duties as required.
Related Experience: Three to five years of experience in skilled nursing facility setting. Demonstrates sincere interest in working with frail senior participants. Demonstrates ability to work as part of the interdisciplinary team and make meaningful contributions to the development of the plan of care. Education or Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Must be an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Must have current unrestricted licensed as required in the state of Pennsylvania. Must be registered with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board. Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’! Our benefits and workplace flexibility are top-notch and include: Competitive Pay Professional Development and Advancement opportunities Health, Dental, & Life Insurance 401(k) plans with generous match Tuition Reimbursement Daily Pay We welcome your application and invite you to visit: www.wel.org to learn more about our organization. An Equal Opportunity Employer | A Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Employer A Drug-Free Workplace.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a current unrestricted license in Pennsylvania. Three to five years of experience in a skilled nursing facility setting is required.
Market context
Occupational therapist positions in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand across schools, rehab, and healthcare settings, where employers look for candidates who can start with the right credentials and adapt to varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because a bachelor's degree from an ACOTE-accredited program, NBCOT registration, and an active, unencumbered Pennsylvania license are required. Review the setting and licensure details carefully, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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