Occupational Therapist

Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Viera Del Mar Health & Rehab in Kentucky is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based evaluations and individualized treatment plans that help residents regain independence and participate fully in daily activities.

You will lead therapeutic interventions, advise on adaptive equipment and home safety, coordinate with families and a multidisciplinary team, and support safe discharge planning and community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination.
• 1 year of verifiable, supervised professional experience within the last 3 years.
• Valid OT license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Remediating instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) related to the patient’s discharge environment, such as preparing a meal or managing one’s home or finances
• Training in functional mobility, such as how to prepare a meal while using an ambulatory device
• Preparing the client and family for community reintegration (as appropriate for the client’s discharge site) with activities such as public dining or emergency response management
• Assessing the need for and recommending potential home modifications and safety equipment to reduce barriers and promote safe functioning upon discharge
• Instructing residents and caregivers in techniques to improve positioning, reduce the need for restraints, and maintain skin integrity

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Functional Assessment

Care Plan Development

Patient Education

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Licensed OT in KY

Job description

Viera Del Mar Health & Rehab is seeking a Full Time Occupational Therapist!

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Occupational therapy practitioners focus on “achieving health, well-being, and participation in life and address training in self-care skills; training in the use of adaptive equipment, compensatory techniques, and environmental modifications; and behavioral and mental health issues.

Occupational Therapist RESPONSIBILITIES of the Occupational Therapist include, but are not limited to:

• Remediating instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) related to the patient’s discharge environment, such as preparing a meal or managing one’s home or finances
• Training in functional mobility, such as how to prepare a meal while using an ambulatory device
• Preparing the client and family for community reintegration (as appropriate for the client’s discharge site) with activities such as public dining or emergency response management
• Assessing the need for and recommending potential home modifications and safety equipment to reduce barriers and promote safe functioning upon discharge
• Instructing residents and caregivers in techniques to improve positioning, reduce the need for restraints, and maintain skin integrity

QUALIFICATIONS for the position of Occupational Therapist:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination
• 1 year of verifiable, supervised professional experience within the last 3 years
• Valid OT license in the state of practice

Viera Del Mar Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.