Occupational Therapist Part Time

Open Arms Care Corp; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Open Arms Care Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a part-time role to provide patient-centered therapy in accordance with regulatory guidelines. You will evaluate, plan, implement and document OT services for diverse clients and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments within 21 days of admission, ongoing education for clients and Direct Support Professionals, and adapting plans of care based on client progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor’s degree with sufficient field experience.
• Current state OT license and CPR certification are required.
• Strong communication skills in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Treat clients with dignity in a professional, considerate manner.
• Evaluate clients referred for OT using professional standards and test procedures.
• Provide timely OT assessments and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide initial OT assessments within 21 days of new client admission.
• Educate clients and Direct Support Professionals on OT needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify OT needs.
• Advocate for clients’ OT needs within the team framework.
• Develop a plan of care with short and long term goals.
• Administer OT treatment and monitor client response.
• Document treatment, progress, and outcomes per regulations.

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (with sufficient field experience)

Current state OT license

CPR certification

Strong communication skills (spoken and written)

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Occupational Therapist Part Time

Part Time Professional Memphis, TN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1906

SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to company, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. The Occupational Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables Open Arms Care (OAC) to fulfill its mission by providing client safety and client-centered treatment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Treat clients with dignity, in a professional and considerate manner.
• Evaluates clients referred for occupational therapy in accordance with regulating bodies, and professional standards: utilizes specialized testing procedures & skills, incorporates data from client/family interview, medical records & assesses the client's strength, range of motion, coordination, perception, sensation, cognition and living skills.
• Provide timely Occupational Therapy Assessments and recommendations for each client to the interdisciplinary team. Provide as needed assessments as identified by the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide initial Occupational Therapy Assessments within 21 days of any new client admission.
• Provide clients and Direct Support Professionals with ongoing education/training on the occupational therapy needs of clients.
• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to identify occupational therapy needs of clients.
• Advocate for each client’s specific occupational therapy needs using the interdisciplinary team as a framework.
• Correlates data from the evaluation to develop an individualized occupational therapy plan of care includes short and long term goals in collaboration with client/family.
• Administers skilled occupational therapy treatment and monitors client response.
• Modifies occupational therapy treatment and plan of care according to client ability and response in collaboration with physician and other providers and client/family.
• Documents occupational therapy treatment, client performance, progress and response to care, tests and measurements in compliance with regulating and licensing bodies and professional standards.
• Schedules clients for occupational treatments according to availability of equipment and space including coordinating client's schedule with other services.
• Monitors and communicates data on client outcomes, satisfaction and safety.
• Understands and demonstrates standards related to discipline.
• Documents client assessment, planning and care on appropriate forms following OAC policy and procedures.
• Stays abreast of research, products, evidence-based medicine, and new developments in rehabilitation.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Current state OT license required
• CPR required
• Successful completion of an accredited Master’s Degree program or accredited Bachelor’s Degree program plus sufficient experience in the field.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of clients.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Open Arms Care Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or genetics.