Occupational Therapist, PRN Rehab & ADL Specialist

The Center at Foresight; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent pay

Paid time off

401k matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

The Center at Foresight in Grand Junction, CO is actively seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess clients, select OT treatment models, and implement interventions that improve daily living activities and safety.

You will educate clients and families, document progress, and collaborate with a compassionate team to help residents regain independence and quality of life. A state license and rehabilitation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as an OT in the applicable state.
• Proven working experience as occupational therapist.
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
• Familiarity with ADL's evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well‑being and life quality
• Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow up client

Skills

Occupational therapy

Interpersonal communication

ADL evaluation

IADL evaluation

Patient care

Education

BS in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Katz ADL scale

Lawton IADL scale

Job description

The Center at Foresight in Grand Junction, CO is actively seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess clients, select OT treatment models, and implement interventions that improve daily living activities and safety.

You will educate clients and families, document progress, and collaborate with a compassionate team to help residents regain independence and quality of life. A state license and rehabilitation experience are preferred.