Empowering Occupational Therapist: Restore Independence

MedCadre; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre in Yorktown, VA, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and functional limitations, and to develop individualized plans to improve independence and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, creating and implementing rehab plans, ADL training, adaptive techniques, home safety, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, and other staff; patient and caregiver education on exercises and home

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Active OT license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, functional mobility, and ADL training.
• Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapeutic activities to improve strength, balance, and functional skills.
• Assist patients with ADLs including dressing, grooming, bathing, and feeding.
• Offer training in adaptive techniques and home safety.
• Monitor progress and modify plans as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and home programs.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, other therapists and healthcare staff.
• Follow infection control and HIPAA policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

MedCadre in Yorktown, VA, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, and functional limitations, and to develop individualized plans to improve independence and daily living skills.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, creating and implementing rehab plans, ADL training, adaptive techniques, home safety, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, and other staff; patient and caregiver education on exercises and home