Occupational Therapist |Full-Time |Day Shift

Bethesda Health Group; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b plan

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Job summary

Memorial Care Center seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide goal-directed activities enhancing patient function. You will evaluate and implement treatment plans, document outcomes, and educate caregivers to ensure continuity of care.

The role includes coordinating with the health care team and supervising aides as needed. Ideal candidates have OT credentials, CPR, and a passion for elderly rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within six months.
• One to two years' geriatrics experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate responsibility.
• Strong desire to work with elderly and rehab populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT services to improve patient function.
• Evaluate, plan, and implement treatment programs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and caregiver education.
• Document patient care within designated timelines.
• Supervise aides and assist with staff orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Elder care interest

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Occupational Therapist |Full-Time |Day Shift

Memorial Care Center

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Delivers Occupational Therapy Services to patients to provide goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. Assists in coordinating programs designed to assist patient in achieving the highest level of function possible. Therapist will evaluate, plan & implement the Treatment program. Obtains relevant information from initial evaluation needed to establish goals leading to improved function. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and progresses patients to achieve goals. Provides caretaker education necessary for carryover of therapy intervention. Establishes discharge criteria for patients and anticipates discharge needs. Therapist will carry out administrative duties. Department/patient documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates to/supervises aides appropriately. Progresses students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives. Assists with orientation of new department staff, students, or hospital employees requiring mobility training. Possesses skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and families. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of health care team to promote interdisciplinary team goals. Demonstrates an awareness of patient issues that need further medical attention and communicates with nurses and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Master of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum


• CPR certified or willing to obtain within six months of employment


• One to two of years experience with geriatrics preferred


• Qualified new graduates will be considered


• Must have the ability to communicate well personally and professionally and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty


• Demonstrates strong desire to work with the elderly and rehabilitation populations


• Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles


• Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Pay range: $32.03 - $52.86 per hour

Category: Occupational Therapy

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