Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Make an Impact in our Home and Community Program :
Who we are looking for :
- An experienced OT, enthusiastic about providing functional rehabilitation wherever life happens, whether at home, school, work, or in the community
- You are ready to treat your client beyond a staged environment into real life experiences like cooking in their kitchen, navigating grocery stores, restaurants, outdoor activities, and the workplace
- You thrive in an autonomous setting, and value being a part of a collaborative team of dynamic therapists
What you will receive :
Flexible Schedule Created by YouPaid per hour (not just per visit)Driving, Travel, Mileage ReimbursementEducational ProgramsGrowth / Advancement OpportunitiesResponsibilities
What you will do : Responsibilities listed include but not limited to :
Perform evaluations and develop treatment plansRegularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferencesPerform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resourcesCommunicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family membersCommunicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomesQualifications
What you will need :
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy programCurrent, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicingCurrent CPR CertificationA minimum of one year’s work experience as an Occupational TherapistDemonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses preferredCommunicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactionsAbility to lift 50 poundsMoving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety proceduresDuties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking / standing for extended periodsAdditional physical requirements include : pushing / pulling, bending / stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at timesA health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations