Occupational Therapist

4d4 days ago

Engage Senior Therapy

Lexington, US · Full-time

About this role

At Engage Senior Therapy, we provide on-site physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services to senior living communities across New England. Our team delivers compassionate, relationship-centered care that helps patients maintain mobility, independence, and confidence in daily life.

As an Occupational Therapist you will serve a diverse geriatric population across independent living, assisted living, dementia, and memory care settings. You will build meaningful relationships while delivering individualized, evidence-based interventions that maximize safety and participation in meaningful activities.

Each day includes comprehensive evaluations of ADLs, cognitive performance, and mobility needs followed by hands-on treatment such as ADL retraining, cognitive rehabilitation, balance training, and adaptive equipment recommendations. You will also implement fall prevention strategies and environmental modifications across one or more communities.

You will collaborate closely with physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams using AI-assisted documentation tools. Structured mentorship, network-wide clinical education, and clear pathways for professional growth support both new graduates and experienced clinicians.

Requirements

Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
Experience providing occupational therapy services in geriatric or senior living settings
Proficiency with EMR systems for clinical documentation
Ability to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for older adults
Strong skills in ADL retraining, cognitive rehabilitation, and fall prevention strategies

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess functional abilities, ADLs, cognitive performance, safety awareness, and mobility needs.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on improving independence, functional mobility, self-care, and quality of life.
Provide hands-on interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, cognitive rehabilitation, and adaptive equipment recommendations.
Assess environmental and safety risks while implementing fall prevention strategies and functional modifications.
Educate residents and caregivers on adaptive strategies, home programs, energy conservation techniques, and equipment use.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation and monitor patient progress using EMR systems in compliance with state and facility standards.
Collaborate with physical therapists, speech therapists, nursing staff, and support teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.