Occupational Therapist

The Weston Group; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term/ Long Term Disability

401K

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus Policy

Job summary

The Weston Group is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team in a patient-centered setting. You will evaluate and treat clients to develop, recover, and maintain daily living and work skills, employing OT modalities and supervision where needed.

We offer flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, and PRN hours, emphasizing 1:1 patient-focused treatment, autonomy, and a supportive, therapist-led environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• Licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.
• Registered and licensed professional in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Address client's performance to support engagement in occupations.
• Select and adapt OT treatment model per case.
• Improve safety and performance in ADL/IADL tasks.
• Teach clients new task approaches and break down activities.
• Assess environments and advise on alterations.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• Educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, record, and report progress toward goals.
• Collect data and document processes followed.
• Regular follow-up with clients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient engagement

Communication skills

Professional behavior

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited OT curriculum

Job description

Description

The Weston Group is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team. We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to help develop, recover and maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.

Open availability! Full time, part time and PRN hours available!

Flexible schedule, no weekends or holidays required, 1:1 patient focused treatment, therapist autonomy and more!

POSITION SUMMARY

An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

SKILLS

• Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Policy

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.

LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.