Occupational Therapist-OT (PRN)

Selectis Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectis Health in Tulsa, OK is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitative therapy and support for residents under indirect supervision, guiding participation to restore and enhance daily functioning.

You will assess needs, design therapy programs, educate residents and families, monitor progress, and document outcomes while upholding confidentiality and safety standards; supervision of COTA(s) follows state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state.
• Certification in identified areas of specialization, if applicable.
• Organized and detailed in work performance.
• Excellent communication and patience.
• Caring for elderly and disabled residents in a nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Tests and evaluates residents for therapy and support needs; assesses facility resources.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to restore function.
• Treats, educates, and counsels residents and families regarding disabilities.
• Monitors progress and maintains confidential records.
• Participates in training medical and nursing personnel in occupational therapy techniques.
• Conducts functional assessments of residents and assesses home/vocational needs.
• Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Supervise COTA(s) as per state guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized and detailed

Patience

Caring for elderly and disabled

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed to practice OT in state

Certification in area of specialization (if applicable)

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.