Occupational therapist Jobs in Louisville, KY

Occupational Therapist (OT) at TKC Therapy Full-time, Part-time, or PRN hours available.

All kids are on-site daily, so no there's no appointments-- you decide your own schedule! About Us:

• TKC Therapy provides high-quality and intensive PT, OT, and ST services to children attending The Kidz Club (TKC), a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) center.
• PPEC centers provide daily skilled nursing care to medically-complex children, ages birth to under 21.
• Learn more about us by visiting our website.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and diagnose a variety of developmental, congenital, neurological, and musculoskeletal disorders for the medical population, ages birth to 21.
• Develop individualized treatment plans following a comprehensive evaluation to address clients' sensory processing, motor skills, cognitive abilities, self-care skills, play skills, and overall functional performance.

Utilize evidence-based practice in therapy sessions tailored to each client's specific impairments, including:

• Sensory integration therapy to improve sensory processing and modulation.
• Fine motor activities to enhance handwriting, manipulation skills, and hand-eye coordination.
• Gross motor activities and orthotics to improve balance, coordination, mobility, and motor planning.
• Self-care training to promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, feeding, and grooming.
• Social skills training to enhance peer interaction, communication, and play skills.
• Environmental or equipment modifications to support participation in home, school, and community settings.
• Complete all documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, LMNs) in a timely, thorough manner.
• Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and caregivers on strategies for carry-over therapy at home.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists, to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
• Stay current with advancements in the field through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards outlined by the NBCOT.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a master's or doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and state licensure from the Department of Health.
• Clinical experience working with the pediatric population (medical pediatric population strongly preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency using standardized assessment tools, therapeutic interventions, and assistive technologies relevant to the field.
• Commitment to maintaining professional competency and adhering to HIPAA policies and ethical standards.
• Current CPR (BLS) certificate.

Benefits:

• (for full-time employees) Flexible schedule – start/end time and daily scheduling of patients is heavily up to therapist, as long as caseload coverage is being met.
• We are open Saturdays if you’d like the opportunity to see extra hours, but this is not required.
• PTO and Paid Holidays 401K or Student Loan Reimbursement Health Benefits or HRA Vision and Dental Benefits Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary) Long-Term Care with Death Benefit FSA - Dependent Care Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance packages Always Closed Nights, Sundays, and Major Holidays!
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