Occupational Therapist/OT

BrightSpring Health Services•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Adoration Health is expanding in Little Rock, AR. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) who is enthusiastic about empowering clients with strength and independence. The ideal candidate is familiar with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Geriatric, and/or Outpatient settings and values flexibility, autonomy, and providing personalized one-on-one care. Adoration Health, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, supporting patients, families, and caregivers. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization that empowers patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived.

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, Geriatrics and/or Outpatient settings
Value 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.