Licensed Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Daily Living

NurseCare Buckhead; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseCare Buckhead in Atlanta, GA is seeking an occupational therapist to plan and administer a prescribed therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation after illness, disease or injury.

Responsibilities include evaluating referrals, creating treatment plans, coordinating with physicians, documenting progress, and contributing to department policies and staff training. This role emphasizes patient independence and comprehensive rehab services.

Qualifications

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and licensed in the state where practicing.
• Prior experience in occupational therapy preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Travel within a local area as needed for patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Review physician referrals and patient/resident medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.
• Plan and prepare written treatment program based on evaluation of available patient data.
• Confer with physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional information and integrate therapy with care.
• Record patient treatment, response and progress.
• Assist in planning of occupational therapy services as needed.
• Perform tests and evaluations such as ROM, MMT, ADIs, balance, coordination, and functional tasks.
• Plan programs involving functional skills, prevocational, vocational and homemaking activities.
• Consult with rehabilitation team to tailor programs to patient capabilities.
• Select treatment programs suited to individual capacity and upgrade patient to maximum independence.
• Maintain documentation for third party reimbursement.
• Conduct on-the-job training for new employees and assist in recruitment.
• Attend department meetings and participate in policy development and budgeting.

Skills

Experience in OT

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

NurseCare Buckhead in Atlanta, GA is seeking an occupational therapist to plan and administer a prescribed therapy program to facilitate rehabilitation after illness, disease or injury.

Responsibilities include evaluating referrals, creating treatment plans, coordinating with physicians, documenting progress, and contributing to department policies and staff training. This role emphasizes patient independence and comprehensive rehab services.