Occupational Therapist

Paxxon Healthcare Services•Aurora, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Paxxon Healthcare Services is seeking a committed and patient-focused part-time or PRN Occupational Therapist to join their rehab team. The company is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents and is a therapist-owned and operated company with an innovative approach to geriatric care. The Occupational Therapist will help develop, recover, and maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions, offering client-centered services to enable confidence and independence in everyday tasks. This role primarily focuses on Med B/Outpatient services with productivity expectations of 80% and involves work at one Assisted Living Facility in Sugar Grove.

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 grow in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum
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