Occupational Therapist

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY offers an occupational therapist position focused on planning and conducting sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities to help patients regain function and adapt to handicaps. The role includes teaching patient skills, evaluating responses, and reporting progress across acute care, outpatient, home health, and SNF settings.

Candidates must complete an AOTA-approved OT program and be licensed in Kentucky, with the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an occupational therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Licensed (active or temporary) as an Occupational Therapist in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs.
• Teach patient skills and techniques for activities.
• Study and evaluate patient reactions and prepare progress reports.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Education

Education

OT degree (AOTA approved)

Job description

Plan, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Studies and evaluates patient reactions to the program and prepares progress reports. Conducts services in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient, home health, skilled nursing facility, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Associationrequired.
• Licensed (active or temporary) as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky required.