Occupational Therapist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join a hybrid practice serving the East London area. You will assess clients with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges and design tailored therapeutic programs to promote independence in daily living. This role includes clinic and remote telehealth sessions.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and empower individuals to reach their functional goals across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Proven experience in pediatric and/or adult occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of clients' functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills, cognitive function, and sensory processing.
• Educate clients and their families on adaptive techniques and assistive devices.
• Adapt environments and activities to promote participation and independence in daily life.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Telehealth

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Assessment tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join their hybrid practice serving the East London area. You will assess clients with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges and design tailored therapeutic programs to help them achieve greater independence in daily living. This role involves working with a diverse patient population across the lifespan, including children and adults, offering interventions both in clinic settings and through remote telehealth sessions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care and empower individuals to reach their functional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments of clients' functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.
• Provide therapeutic exercises and activities to improve motor skills, cognitive function, and sensory processing.
• Educate clients and their families on adaptive techniques and assistive devices.
• Adapt environments and activities to promote participation and independence in daily life.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered Occupational Therapist license in good standing.
• Proven experience in pediatric and/or adult occupational therapy.
• Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and assessment tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms for remote therapy sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement fund contribution.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Supportive team environment focused on patient-centered care in East London .