Occupational Therapist

Opportunity for an in-house Occupational Therapist to join the rehab department.

Responsibilities

· Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality

· Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions

· Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)

· Teach new ways of approaching tasks and education on how to break down activities into achievable components

· Assess home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities as needed

· Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use

· Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements

· Guide and educate family members and caregivers

· Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals

· Perform daily documentation and billing

Requirements and skills

· Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist

· Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy

· Hands-on experience with computer programs

· Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools

· Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

· Professional behavior

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills

· Valid license to practice occupational therapy

Career Advantages:

· Rare in-house opportunity

· Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care.

· Clinical expertise, training and mentoring available.

· Comprehensive benefit package

· Electronic documentation system

· Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff