Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing

Salary

$ 44 / hr - $ 55.80 / hr

Overview

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Help Residents Regain Independence Through Meaningful Care.

At Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center, occupational therapy is about more than completing exercises or treatment sessions — it's about helping residents regain the skills, confidence, and independence they need to participate in the activities and routines that matter most. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically driven Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our rehabilitation team. In this role, you'll provide individualized, resident-centered therapy while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to improving functional outcomes and quality of life.

Parkway is a 141-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Boston, Massachusetts, providing both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. Our residents may be recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, or may require ongoing skilled services and supportive care. If you are passionate about functional recovery, creative problem-solving, and helping residents achieve meaningful goals, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Why Join Our Team?

At Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center, our rehabilitation professionals play an essential role in helping residents achieve their highest level of independence. Our therapy teams work collaboratively with nursing, providers, and other disciplines to deliver personalized, resident-centered care.

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Provide individualized therapy focused on functional progress and quality of life
• Work with both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care residents
• Treat a diverse range of orthopedic, neurological, cognitive, and functional needs
• Collaborate with a supportive interdisciplinary care team
• Help residents regain skills needed for everyday activities and greater independence
• Grow your clinical skills through continuing education and professional development
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Professional Growth
• Supportive Interdisciplinary Team Environment
• Meaningful Work Supporting Resident Care

Join a Team That Puts CARE Back Into Healthcare

At Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center, our values of Performance, Integrity, Transparency, Respect, and Communication guide how we care for our residents and support our team members. Our Occupational Therapists are more than providers of therapy services — they are partners in helping residents rebuild confidence, maintain dignity, regain independence, and achieve goals that matter throughout their rehabilitation journey.

If you're looking for a rehabilitation environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your contributions are recognized, and your work makes a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center team.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate residents, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide skilled occupational therapy services designed to improve function, safety, independence, and quality of life.

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments based on resident needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, safety, and functional independence
• Provide skilled occupational therapy treatments according to physician orders and established plans of care
• Help residents improve motor skills, coordination, strength, balance, cognition, reasoning, and functional abilities
• Incorporate meaningful therapeutic activities to support resident goals, including dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, and other activities of daily living
• Address functional limitations that may impact a resident's ability to safely participate in everyday activities
• Recommend adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and environmental modifications when appropriate
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on strategies to promote independence, safety, and continued progress
• Monitor resident response to treatment and modify interventions as clinically appropriate
• Participate in resident care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participate in discharge planning and assist residents and families with transition recommendations
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Provide clinical direction and support to Occupational Therapy Assistants as appropriate
• Communicate resident progress, changes in condition, and treatment recommendations to appropriate members of the care team
• Promote a safe, organized, and positive rehabilitation environment
• Participate in continuing education, in-service training, and departmental meetings
• Maintain resident confidentiality, privacy, and dignity in all interactions
• Follow all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Our Occupational Therapists have the opportunity to work with residents experiencing a variety of rehabilitation needs, including:

• Orthopedic recovery
• Neurological conditions
• Stroke recovery
• Cognitive and memory-related challenges
• Balance and safety concerns
• Functional decline
• ADL retraining needs
• Mobility and coordination challenges
• Strength and endurance deficits
• Long-Term Care maintenance therapy needs
• Quality-of-life and independence-focused goals

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Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Occupational Therapist Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program required
• Current Massachusetts license to practice as an Occupational Therapist required
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Experience working with geriatric and subacute rehabilitation populations preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning, evaluation, and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused approach to care
• Passion for helping residents achieve meaningful functional goals
• Ability to meet applicable state and federal regulatory requirements

• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.