Occupational Therapist

Wendell Foster•Owensboro, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Wendell Foster is seeking a compassionate and energetic Occupational Therapist to join our Outpatient Services team. As an Occupational Therapist at Wendell Foster, you'll help children and adults with disabilities build independence, develop essential life skills, and achieve meaningful goals through individualized therapy, adaptive equipment, and collaborative care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Current Kentucky Occupational Therapist license in good standing, as required by the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Occupational Therapy
Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification (training provided)
Knowledge of occupational therapy principles, treatment techniques, and adaptive equipment
Intermediate computer skills and the ability to learn specialized software
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
Passion for serving individuals with disabilities in a person-centered environment

Nice To Haves

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
Provide occupational therapy services that promote independence in daily living, work, leisure, and community participation
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, person-centered care
Educate and train families, caregivers, and staff to support successful outcomes
Design, fabricate, and recommend adaptive equipment and assistive technology
Maintain accurate documentation, complete billing requirements, and meet productivity standards
Provide clinical supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and students, as assigned
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and departmental programs
Serve as a liaison with families, community partners, and other service providers to promote occupational therapy services
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Wendell Foster's mission

Benefits

Competitive salary, exempt role not based on patient visits
Sign-on Bonus
8 paid holidays each year
Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following your hire date
pet benefits
403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after one year of employment and 1,000 hours worked
One-time annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available at no cost for employees and their immediate family members
Tuition reimbursement program
On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
Employee recognition giveaways throughout the year
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, allowing eligible employees the opportunity to pursue federal student loan forgiveness