Occupational Therapist (OT) / Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) – Skilled Nursing Facility | Competitive Pay at SYLVA OPERATIONS LLC – Sylva, North Carolina

Facility: Sylva Valley Health & Rehab (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time/PRN considered)

Sylva Valley Health & Rehab is hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) and/or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide high-quality therapy services in a skilled nursing setting. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about helping residents improve independence, safety, and quality of life through meaningful, functional goals.

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
  
• Flexible schedule options (discussed during interview)
  
• Collaborative rehab environment and supportive team culture
  
• Vacation time + Sick time (per eligibility)
  

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized occupational therapy plan of care
  
• Provide skilled OT interventions focused on ADLs, transfers, safety, cognition, and adaptive equipment
  
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and outcomes to support skilled coverage and care needs
  
• Coordinate with PT/SLP, nursing, providers, and the interdisciplinary team
  
• Educate residents/families on safety strategies, home programs, and equipment
  
• Participate in care conferences/IDT and discharge planning as needed
  

• Provide OT treatment interventions under the supervision of an OT
  
• Document treatments and resident response/progress
  
• Communicate changes in condition to the supervising OT and care team
  
• Assist with resident/family education per plan of care
  
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care
  

• OT: Current Occupational Therapist license + graduate of an accredited OT program
  
• OTA: Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license + graduate of an accredited OTA program
  
• Strong documentation and communication skills
  
• SNF/rehab experience preferred (new grads considered)
  

Apply online: tinyurl.com/sylvavalley