Licensed Occupational Therapist

Company: Stellar Senior Living
Location: Somerset
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us At our organization, our primary objective is to excel in everything we do, ensuring a fulfilling life for our residents, their families, and our staff. As a leading provider of assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services throughout the Western United States, we are dedicated to empowering residents to achieve their utmost independence and enhance their quality of life. Why You’ll Enjoy Being Part of Our Team Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer hourly or per-visit pay based on experience, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous Paid Time Off, holidays, a 401(k) plan, and additional perks. Opportunities for Advancement: As a growing organization, we provide pathways for career development, including company-sponsored training and tuition reimbursement, along with ongoing learning opportunities. Flexible Work Hours: We offer full-time, part-time, and PRN positions to suit your schedule. Collaborative Team Environment: Join a supportive culture where you will work alongside skilled therapists, nurses, and caregivers. The Position In the role of Occupational Therapist (OT), you will assess residents’ functional capabilities and create tailored treatment plans aimed at enhancing their independence in daily tasks. You will deliver hands-on therapy, work with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure the provision of high-quality rehabilitation services that align with our residents’ objectives. Primary Responsibilities Assess residents’ functional, cognitive, and psychosocial requirements through standardized evaluations. Create and execute individualized treatment plans to enhance daily living skills, mobility, and safety. Deliver therapeutic interventions, including training on adaptive equipment, therapeutic exercises, and functional retraining. Provide education to residents, families, and staff on methods to support rehabilitation goals. Accurately document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner, adhering to regulatory and organizational standards. Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and other team members to ensure coordinated care. Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations. Qualifications Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state where you practice. Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation is preferred. Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational abilities. A compassionate approach and dedication to enhancing residents’ quality of life. Join Our Team If you are eager to apply your skills and compassion in a mission-driven environment where both residents and employees are valued, we encourage you to apply and advance your career with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. To maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, we strongly encourage our staff to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, along with any recommended booster doses from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To support this initiative, we periodically host onsite vaccination clinics at our various locations. However, being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is not a requirement for employment.

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