PRN Occupational Therapist

TherapySouth; Hoover, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TherapySouth is seeking a Staff Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient hand therapy team. You will evaluate and plan individualized OT programs, work under experienced mentors, and contribute to restoring daily function for patients.

The role requires a master’s degree in OT, current license in the state, and the ability to stand, walk, lift, and transfer patients. You’ll be part of a therapist-owned practice dedicated to hands-on care near patients’ homes or work.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an AOTA-approved occupational therapy program.
• Current license from the state Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Outpatient hand therapy experience or interest preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and administer occupational therapy programs to improve function and reduce pain.
• Complete patient-related documentation.
• Supervise supportive personnel for timely task completion.
• Handle varying daily patient load, including evaluations and follow-ups.
• Instruct patients and families in home treatment procedures.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Team player

Documentation

Patient education

Flexibility

Education

MS in Occupational Therapy

Job description

TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics!

At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in:

• Perseverance
• Faith
• Family
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Service
• Giving
• Fitness

TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our Staff Occupational Therapist opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient hand therapy setting interests you,

The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering programs of occupational therapy as requested by referring physician and as evidenced by the patient’s needs.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluate, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients.
• Complete patient related documentation.
• Supervise supportive personnel for accurate and timely completion of delegated job tasks.
• Flexibility in treating a varying daily patient load including evaluations, walk-ins and follow up visits.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved occupational therapy program.
• A current license from the state Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• Duties require extensive standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.