Occupational Therapist

Job description:

Overview White Horse Village (WHV),a retirement community located in Newtown Square, PA is seeking Occupational Therapists to our team! White Horse Village is an active senior living community offering a full range of living options and healthcare services. The community intentionally creates opportunities for extraordinary living in a vibrant, diverse community through personal growth, connectedness, and relationships. As a nonprofit organization, White Horse Village reinvests earnings back into the organization to further the mission and vision. The ideal candidate will have experience working in senior living settings.

Duties

- Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards. - Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for geriatric patients. - Demonstrates critical thinking skills. - Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management. - Effective organizational and time management skills. - Effective written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks. - Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards. - Ability to work independently. - Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality. - Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization. - Prepares plans for discharge. - Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on resident needs, treatment modifications, and progress; applying appropriate standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for residents. - Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Control standards.

Requirements

- Graduate from an approved school of occupational therapy required. - State license to practice occupational therapy required. - Two years’ experience in occupational therapy preferred. - Interest in occupational therapy treatment programs for the geriatric and subacute populations utilizing a team approach. - Ability to direct others necessary. - Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required. - Current, valid CPR/BLS credential - Sense of responsibility and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members required. - Qualities of maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with others required. - Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required. - Familiarity with early intervention practices and patient care techniques. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Employee assistance program - Employee discount - Life insurance - Opportunities for advancement - Paid time off - Retirement plan - Wellness program

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Location: In person