Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) for Buckhannon, WV

ODYSSEY REHABILITATION•Buckhannon, WV

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. The role directs clients in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, and supports the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology. The Occupational Therapist evaluates clients, develops and implements treatment plans, and completes related documentation. Treatment may address cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perception, sensory awareness, tolerance for sitting and standing, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning. The role also designs and fits adaptive devices, including splints and orthotics, and trains clients in their use. The position works with rehabilitation team members to select suitable activities and adapts programs to individual client needs and capabilities. It includes evaluating client progress and participating in care conferences, staff training, equipment and supply management, and supervision of supportive personnel. The Occupational Therapist is expected to provide caring, compassionate service that recognizes residents’ and families’ needs and rights.

Requirements

Must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
Must be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Must be able and willing to practice occupational therapy according to state guidelines.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, develop appropriate treatment goals and methods, implement treatment plans, and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Apply therapeutic techniques addressing areas such as cognitive skills, strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, balance, activities of daily living, and psychological functioning.
Design and fit adaptive devices, including splints and orthotics, and train clients in their use.
Select activities suited to each client's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select activity programs consistent with client needs and capabilities.
Instruct clients in skills and techniques for participating in activities, evaluate progress and behavior, and adapt programs to individual needs.
Attend and contribute to client care and staffing conferences and other related meetings.
Conduct training programs and participate in training medical, nursing, and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
Requisition supplies and equipment; clean and maintain equipment and identify and report repair needs.
Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
Ensure residents and families receive high-quality, compassionate service that recognizes their needs and rights.