Occupational Therapist - Restore Function & Daily Living

Recover-Care; Belleville (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Recover-Care is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to SNF patients, helping them reach maximum functional levels and learn to use skills in daily life.

Requirements include a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, current OT registration with AOTA, ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor, Masters, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Proficiency with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals.
• Administers treatment programs to increase patients' levels of functioning.
• Designs individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
• Provides prevention therapy to maintain functional skills; instructs patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques for sensory loss, and transferring and visual field deficits; instructs patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients or families in carrying out such programs.
• Participates in patient support groups with other team members.

Skills

OT knowledge

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Travel availability

Education

OT degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

AOTA registration

State/federal/professional standards proficiency

Job description

Recover-Care is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to SNF patients, helping them reach maximum functional levels and learn to use skills in daily life.

Requirements include a degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program, current OT registration with AOTA, ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, strong communication, organizational skills, and willingness to travel as needed.