Occupational Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide in-home care aimed at improving patient independence and quality of life. You will assess homes, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver interventions to enhance safety and daily functioning.

You will educate patients and caregivers, recommend adaptive equipment, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care while upholding high

Qualifications

• Licensure and certification in occupational therapy.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail in documentation and safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to enhance safety, daily functioning, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment approaches and safety measures.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assess home environments for safety and accessibility.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain thorough documentation of care activities and patient progress.
• Uphold high standards of quality and patient safety while contributing to continuous improvement and professional growth.

Skills

Licensed OT

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Occupational therapy license

Job description

Role: Occupational Therapist providing in-home care to improve patient independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to enhance safety, daily functioning, and independence.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment approaches and safety measures.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and assess home environments for safety and accessibility.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain thorough documentation of care activities and patient progress.
• Uphold high standards of quality and patient safety while contributing to continuous improvement and professional growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant licensure and certification in occupational therapy.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Attention to detail in documentation and safety assessments.