Occupational Therapist- PRN (As Needed)
Elizabeth Care Center•Cherry, WV
About The Position
As an Occupational Therapist, you will help residents regain independence and improve their quality of life. You will work with patients of all backgrounds, with the primary goal of helping them achieve their maximum potential. This is a PRN (as-needed) position. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, educating patients and families, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and maintaining accurate patient records. The position requires considerable physical activity, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling, as well as extended periods of standing or walking and bending or stooping.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current state license to practice Occupational Therapy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of various therapeutic techniques and modalities.
- Experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
- Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of at least three feet and move or carry that weight for at least 50 feet.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day.
- Ability to bend and/or stoop for more than one hour at a time.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to identify patients' strengths and limitations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goals.
- Implement treatment plans using a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities.
- Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and their families on how to perform daily activities and use adaptive equipment.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
