Occupational Therapist - OT

Selectis Health, Inc.; Quapaw (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health, Inc. seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative therapy for residents in a nursing facility. Under indirect supervision, you will design and implement therapy programs to restore functional abilities and improve quality of life.

You will assess residents, plan activities, educate families, and maintain confidential records while coordinating with medical staff. A state license and a BO degree are required; empathy and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current state license to practice OT.
• Certification in a identified specialization, if applicable.
• Organized and detail-oriented with good communication skills.
• Genuine caring for elderly and disabled in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Tests and evaluates residents for therapy and support needs.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to regain function.
• Educates and counsels residents and families regarding disabilities.
• Monitors progress and maintains records with confidentiality.
• Participates in training medical and nursing personnel in OT techniques.
• Conducts functional assessments and identifies home/vocational needs.
• Protects residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Supervises COTA(s) per state guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Empathy/caring

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

State licensure

Certification in specialty areas

Job description

General Purpose:

Under indirect supervision, provides rehabilitative and developmental therapy and support services for residents. Directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, diminish or correct pathology, and promote and maintain health.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects their associates to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other associates and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Tests and evaluates residents for therapy and support needs; assesses availability of in-clinic or on-site facilities, equipment, and/or services.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs designed to help residents regain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities.
• Treats, educates, and counsels residents and families as appropriate regarding specific physical, mental, and/or developmental disabilities.
• Monitors resident progress throughout treatment; prepares and maintains records and reports as appropriate, ensuring adherence to procedural safeguards and confidentiality requirements.
• Participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Conduct and document a thorough functional assessment of the resident, utilizing standardized procedures. Assessment of home/vocational and equipment needs.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Supervise COTA(s) per state guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current license in state of practice.
• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.