Full-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) for Elkton, VA

Odyssey-Rehabilitation; Elkton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey-Rehabilitation in Elkton, VA is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct rehabilitation programs, directing client participation to restore function and enhance performance.

You will collaborate with the rehab team, design adaptive devices, educate staff, and ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Graduate from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by NBCOT/ACOTE.
• Willing to practice occupational therapy per state guidelines.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients, develop goals, implement treatment plans and document services.
• Design and fit adaptive devices; train clients in use of splints and orthotics.
• Select activities matching client capacity and interests.
• Consult with rehab team to choose suitable activity programs.
• Instruct clients in skills and evaluate progress and rehabilitation potential.
• Adapt programs to individual client needs and progress.
• Attend and contribute to client care and staff meetings.
• Train medical, nursing and other personnel in OT techniques and objectives.
• Requisition supplies and equipment; report repairs as needed.
• Supervise supportive personnel per state and professional standards.
• Prioritize high-quality, compassionate resident care.

Skills

Licensure eligible

Accredited OT program

Organization skills

Communication skills

State practice compliance

Education

OT degree (ACOTE/NBCOT accredited)

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Elkton, VA 22827Job Category: Health CareJob 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.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• The Occupational Therapist must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
• Candidate must be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Candidate 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.