Hourly Occupational Therapist

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a PRN Occupational Therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta in Decatur, GA. Under general supervision, you will assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, strength, and daily living skills for clients.

You will document prognosis, progress, and adjust treatments; collaborate with medical staff and families; and support discharge planning and home

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a clinical OT setting.
• Experience with developmental delay and mental health patients.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Custom seating experience; home assessments and discharge planning for DD populations.
• Modality experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs to improve mobility, relieve pain, and increase strength.
• Help patients regain independence for daily living activities.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in charts and reports.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and medical staff to optimize treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical OT experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's degree

5+ years clinical OT experience

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Hourly Occupational Therapist

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001912

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: SALARY: $55.00 PER HOUR

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Occupational Therapist/PRN at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. PRN - As needed up to 29 hours weekly Salary: $55.00 per hour Under general supervision, assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Helps patients in restoring vocational, homemaking and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to disabled persons. Administers manual exercises, massage and/or traction to help relieve pain, increase the client's strength, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling. Confers with the client, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the treatment program. Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability. Evaluates the effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Helps clients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs. Instructs client and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home, including recommending changes in clients' work or living environments. Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed rehabilitative treatment programs. Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in client's chart or enters information into computer and produce reports. Tests and evaluates clients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine diagnosis and realistic rehabilitation goals for clients.

Due to the volume of resumes/applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Please be assured that your resume/application will be evaluated and we will contact you if we need clarification or additional information. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree at minimum
• At least 5 years' experience in clinical setting
• Experience with developmental delayed and mental health patients
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary team
• Custom seating specialist; experience with home assessments and discharge planning for the DD population
• Modality experience would be a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.