Occupational Therapist – Involved Mobile Therapy – Marysville, CA

Job description

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, psychological, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to carry out everyday tasks or activities confidently and independently. 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 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 advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

• Recommend adaptive equipment and trains in its use

• Guide and educate family members and caregivers

• Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals

• Collect data and document processes followed

• Regularly follow-up client

Skills

• Proven working experience as occupational therapist

• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy

• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media

• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)

• Ability to manage patients with diverse 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

• Valid license to practice occupational therapy

• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $120,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: On the road