Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, and implement personalized therapy programs to improve patients' functional abilities across diverse settings. Your expertise will help individuals regain independence, enhance quality of life, and achieve their rehabilitation goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through compassionate care and innovative therapeutic strategies.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to develop tailored occupational therapy plans.
- Deliver hands-on therapy sessions in inpatient, outpatient, post-acute, and outpatient care environments, including clinics and specialized units.
- Utilize manual handling techniques safely to assist patients with weight-bearing activities and mobility exercises.
- Apply physiology and anatomy knowledge to evaluate movement patterns and design effective interventions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, ensuring seamless transitions across care settings such as geriatrics, pediatrics, and sub-acute care.
- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment use, and strategies for occupational health improvement.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress, treatment plans, and clinical notes using medical terminology and technical proficiency.
Skills
- Proven experience in occupational therapy within academic or clinical settings with a strong understanding of pediatrics, geriatrics, inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute care environments.
- Solid knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and occupational health principles.
- Proficiency in manual handling techniques and weight management in the workplace to ensure safety for both patients and therapists.
- CPR certification and familiarity with emergency response procedures are essential.
- Experience working with diverse populations across clinics or hospital units including geriatrics and pediatric patients.
- Strong technical skills related to therapy equipment, documentation software, and clinical assessment tools.
- Ability to adapt interventions based on individual patient needs while demonstrating excellent communication skills.
Join us in transforming lives through expert occupational therapy! We value passionate professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.
Pay: $68,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
