Occupational Therapist

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient independence and quality of life through personalized therapy interventions. In this rewarding position, you will assess, develop, and implement tailored treatment plans for diverse populations across various settings. Your expertise will support individuals of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, helping them achieve their functional goals and improve daily living skills. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a collaborative, evidence-based practice environment.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aligned with clinical goals and patient needs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility to foster independence.
• Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient transitions across care settings.
• Provide therapy services in various environments including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, home health visits, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and post-acute care settings.
• Document patient progress accurately using electronic health records (EHR) systems while maintaining compliance with medical documentation standards and medical terminology.
• Support clients with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders by implementing evidence-based occupational therapy programs tailored to individual needs.

Skills

• Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities across diverse age groups including pediatrics, geriatrics, and adults in acute care, ICU, outpatient, or skilled nursing environments.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology to inform effective treatment plan development and physical rehabilitation strategies.
• Expertise in assisting with ADLs, discharge planning, case management, and implementing occupational therapy assessments.
• Skilled in working with students with disabilities and those requiring early intervention or special education support.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical documentation practices to ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance.
• Experience working with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and supporting clients through evidence-based practices.
• Excellent client communication skills coupled with the ability to collaborate effectively within interprofessional healthcare teams including speech therapists and other specialists.

Embark on a fulfilling career where your skills directly improve lives through compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions!

Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person