Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) for Elkins, WV

Odyssey Rehabilitation; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Rehabilitation in Elkins, WV is seeking an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The OT will direct client participation in tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance daily living skills, adapting activities to individual needs and documenting progress.

The role requires licensure, ACOTE-accredited education, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in state of practice
• Graduate of ACOTE-accredited OT program
• Able to practice per state guidelines
• Strong organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct occupational therapy programs for rehabilitation.
• Direct client participation to restore, reinforce, and enhance ADLs and productive skills.
• Design and fit adaptive devices and train clients in their use.
• Consult with rehab team to select appropriate activity programs.
• Instruct clients and evaluate progress and attitudes.
• Attend staff conferences and contribute to client care planning.

Skills

Licensed OT

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elkins, WV 26241

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates clients, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains clients in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
• Instructs client in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates client progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Adapts program according to the needs of individual client.
• Attends and contributes to client care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Puts customer service first: ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.

Qualifications

• The Occupational Therapist must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• He/she must be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• He/she must be able and willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.