Occupational Therapist

Elite Therapy Pty Ltd; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Therapy Pty Ltd in Casper, WY is seeking a licensed occupational therapist to provide patient-centered care and promote independence in activities of daily living. The role requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy, a current Wyoming license, and NBCOT certification; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

You will assess patients, design and implement therapeutic plans, and collaborate with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Requires Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Wyoming license to practice.
• NBCOT certification valid.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess evaluations and tests to plan OT treatment.
• Implement therapy programs to improve daily living and functional skills.
• Promote independence by adapting plans to patient capacity.
• Prepare for discharge and coordinate with care team.
• Document care in patient records and maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure infection-control and equipment maintenance compliance.
• Supervise COTAs as required by the Wyoming Board.
• Pursue professional development and comply with regulations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Wyoming state licensure

NBCOT certification

Job description

Job Description:

Occupational therapists (OTs) help individuals achieve independence in daily activities through therapeutic interventions. They work with clients of all ages who may have physical, mental, or developmental challenges. This position requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy, a current license to practice in the State of Wyoming, and current NBCOT certification. New Grads are welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
• Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities; directing aides, technicians, and assistants.
• Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Prepares patient for return to employment by consulting with employers; determining potential employee difficulties; retraining employees; helping employers understand necessary physical and job result accommodations.
• Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing and instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs; recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending outpatient or home health follow-up programs.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops occupational therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provides supervision to COTAs within the facility as required by the Wyoming Board of Occupational Therapy.