Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Independence Advocate

AdamsPlace; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Greenville is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team. The therapist will supervise and participate in implementing occupational therapy techniques for rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases, reporting to the clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising OT services, delivering therapy as ordered by physicians, and guiding licensed staff in treatment planning and re-evaluation to achieve patient

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited course in occupational therapy as certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Must be registered under the statutes of the state in which the occupational therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the State and National Occupational Therapy Associations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises Occupational Therapy services.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Instructs the Occupational Therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.

Skills

OT practice

Rehabilitation

Clinical assessment

Education

Accredited OT program (AOTA certified)

Job description

NHC HomeCare Greenville is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our clinical team. The therapist will supervise and participate in implementing occupational therapy techniques for rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases, reporting to the clinical supervisor.

Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising OT services, delivering therapy as ordered by physicians, and guiding licensed staff in treatment planning and re-evaluation to achieve patient