Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a nursing home environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home typically reports to a manager. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Occupational therapost (OT) provides specialized Occupational therapy services to residents and is respnsible for the direction and supervision of COTAs, Rehab Aides and affiliating Occupational therapy/Occupational therapy assistant students. The OT works closely with other facility departments to assure the delivery of quality resident care. The OT is responsible to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.