Prn Occupational Therapist (Ot)

Eagleridge Health & Rehab is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist! Competitive Pay! Same Day Pay Option!

Occupational therapy practitioners focus on “achieving health, well-being, and participation in life and address training in self-care skills; training in the use of adaptive equipment, compensatory techniques, and environmental modifications; and behavioral and mental health issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES of the Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited to:

· Remediating instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) related to the patient’s discharge environment, such as preparing a meal or managing one’s home or finances

· Training in functional mobility, such as how to prepare a meal while using an ambulatory device

· Preparing the client and family for community reintegration (as appropriate for the client’s discharge site) with activities such as public dining or emergency response management

· Assessing the need for and recommending potential home modifications and safety equipment to reduce barriers and promote safe functioning upon discharge

· Instructing residents and caregivers in techniques to improve positioning, reduce the need for restraints, and maintain skin integrity

QUALIFICATIONS for the position of Occupational Therapist:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

· Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

· Successful completion of National Certification Examination

· 1 year of verifiable, supervised professional experience within the last 3 years

· Valid OT license in the state of practice

Eagleridge Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.