Licensed Occupational Therapist OT

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Full-Time

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation | Henderson, NC

Help residents rediscover their independence through meaningful rehabilitation.

Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our full-time rehabilitation team. We are seeking a clinician who is passionate about helping individuals improve their ability to perform everyday activities and achieve greater independence.

You will play an important role in assessing residents' functional abilities, establishing individualized goals, and delivering therapeutic interventions that support recovery and improve daily living skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to identify residents' strengths, limitations, and treatment needs.
• Establish individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on daily living activities, coordination, fine motor skills, strength, and functional independence.
• Review resident progress and adjust treatment approaches in collaboration with the rehabilitation team.
• Provide clinical supervision and direction to assigned therapy assistants and students.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on adaptive techniques, safety practices, and restorative programs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences and contribute to discharge planning.
• Follow applicable clinical, regulatory, and documentation requirements, including Medicare guidelines.
• Contribute to department quality improvement efforts, staff education, and ongoing clinical development.
• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure treatment areas remain safe and organized.
• Provide coverage at nearby facilities when needed. Travel reimbursement is provided for applicable work-related travel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current North Carolina Occupational Therapist license.
• Knowledge of therapeutic assessments, treatment planning, and functional rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Previous skilled nursing or long-term care experience is beneficial.
• Ability to assist residents with therapeutic activities and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to travel locally when facility coverage is required.

Full-Time Benefits

• Annual 1–3% rate increase based on performance.

Free continuing education units (CEUs).

License reimbursement.

The Camellia Gardens Work Environment

Our rehabilitation department provides an active clinical setting where therapists work alongside nursing and other healthcare professionals. You will have the opportunity to treat residents with a variety of rehabilitation needs while contributing to individualized care and positive functional outcomes.

Ready to take the next step in your occupational therapy career?

Apply today to join Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation and help residents regain the skills, confidence, and independence they need in their everyday lives!