Occupational Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to provide client-centered therapy to help individuals regain health and functional independence after illness or injury. You will assess needs and design plans aligned with patient goals.

Join a multidisciplinary team to deliver targeted interventions, track progress, and adapt treatment as patients respond. Strong communication and empathy are essential for collaborating with patients, families, and care

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure/certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-focused care approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of functional rehabilitation principles and therapeutic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional needs and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to each patient’s goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across units to support comprehensive care.
• Promote maximum independence through adaptive strategies and functional training.
• Track progress and adjust treatment plans based on patient response.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care partners.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure

Job description

Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Provide client-centered occupational therapy to help patients achieve optimal health and functional independence after illness or injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient functional needs and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions tailored to each patient’s goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across units to support comprehensive care.
• Promote maximum independence through adaptive strategies and functional training.
• Track progress and adjust treatment plans based on patient response.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care partners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and appropriate state licensure/certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-focused care approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of functional rehabilitation principles and therapeutic techniques.