About The Position
The Occupational Therapist I (Outpatient) is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients referred to the facility. This includes patient evaluation, development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan, delivery of treatment services, and comprehensive discharge planning. The therapist functions as an effective team member and contributes to the development and achievement of department and organizational goals and objectives. The therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in the Assistive Technology Resource Center & Specialty Wheelchair Seating Clinic. The therapist is part of a transdisciplinary team that collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to provide comprehensive services throughout the care continuum. The Assistive Technology Resource Center & Specialty Wheelchair Seating Clinic provides services to inpatient and outpatient individuals with neurological, developmental, and non-neurological conditions. In this role you will perform specialty evaluations, develop and implement an appropriate treatment plan, provide recommendations for complex rehab technology equipment, deliver treatment services, and engage in comprehensive discharge planning.
Requirements
- Licensed or eligible in Kentucky
- Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or University
- Minimum 1 year experience with assistive technology/adaptive equipment and DME recommendations
- Knowledgeable in wheelchair provision and skills training
Responsibilities
- patient evaluation
- development and implementation of an appropriate treatment plan
- delivery of treatment services
- comprehensive discharge planning
- perform specialty evaluations
- provide recommendations for complex rehab technology equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
