Occupational Therapist/OT

Rehab in Motion•Rocky Mount, NC

5d•$55 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Rehab In Motion is expanding in Tarboro, NC! We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) who is enthusiastic about empowering clients with strength and independence. You should be familiar with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Geriatric, and/or Outpatient settings, and value flexibility, autonomy, and providing personalized one-on-one care. As an OT with Rehab in Motion, you will receive flexible hours, clinical autonomy, the opportunity to provide 1:1 patient care, competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive leadership and team environment.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing.
Current Live CPR Certification.
Two-step TB skin test required.
Proof of Auto Insurance.
Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions.
Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health.
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures.
Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods.
Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times.
A 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.

Nice To Haves

Experienced OT
Enthusiastic about empowering clients with strength & independence
Familiar with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Geriatric and/or Outpatient settings
Values flexibility, autonomy and providing personalized one-on-one care

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for safety, and provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members.
Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes.