Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapist license in the state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least one year of work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
• Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
• A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local and state regulations, to verify the ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Regularly reassess treatment-plan effectiveness and attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
• Communicate patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, and family members.
• Communicate with other disciplines to support collaboration, coordination of care, and patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with control over the workweek.
• Paid hourly compensation.
• Paid documentation time.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid drive time.