Occupational Therapist

Avalon Health Care•Roosevelt, UT

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Uintah Basin Rehabilitation and Senior Villa in Roosevelt, UT is hiring an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team! We are a skilled nursing facility that provides short term rehab and long term care. We understand the unique needs of those transitioning from an acute medical facility to home. The occupational therapist is responsible for helping residents with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Full-time are eligible for: 401K Medical, Dental & Vision FSA & Dependent Care FSA Life Insurance AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance. Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Master's degree in occupational therapy
State licensure as an occupational therapist
Experience working with patients with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Flexibility and adaptability to changing patient needs and treatment plans

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients' abilities and develop treatment plans to help them improve or maintain their daily living and work skills
Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, and eating
Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, and orthotics
Develop and implement therapeutic activities to improve patients' physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care to patients
Document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
Provide education and support to patients and their families