We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our team. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
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 independence
- 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
- 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
- Carry a caseload of 4-10 per week
Skills
- Pediatric experience
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
- Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
- 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
- Ability to maintain and manage a moderate caseload
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid Illinois state license to practice occupational therapy
- Masters or higher degree from an accredited occupational therapy program
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Pediatric: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- occupational therapy (Preferred)
Work authorization:
- United States (Preferred)
Required travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location:
- Multiple locations
- On the road
Job Duties:
- Evaluating a patient’s functional status
- Evaluating the home environment
- Establishing treatment goals
- Planning treatment
- Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment
- Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers
- Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
Company’s website:
- www.beeyoutherapy.com
Source: Indeed.com
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