Occupational Therapist

The Weston Group•Danville, KY

About The Position

The Weston Group is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused full time O ccupational Therapist to join our rehab team . We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to help develop, recover and maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The ideal applicant has experience working with resident in Memory Care and takes initiative to create interventions. POSITION SUMMARY An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function.

Requirements

Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up client