PRN Occupational Therapist (OT)

Empire Care Centers; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to enhance patients’ engagement in daily activities and overall well-being. The role involves selecting appropriate therapy models, implementing ADL/IADL safety strategies, and guiding families and staff.

A valid OT certification is required, with a professional approach to interacting with residents, colleagues, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Occupational Therapist certification
• Ability to interact with residents, staff, and family members in complex situations with professionalism, dignity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Address client performance to improve engagement in health-related activities.
• Select and adapt OT treatment models and approaches on a case-by-case basis.
• Implement interventions to improve safety and performance in ADL/IADL.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and train its use.
• Educate family members and caregivers.
• Observe, document, and report progress toward short- and long-term goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Patient education

Job description

**Join Our Team as an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing!**

At Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing, we believe that the quality of care we provide to our patients is inseparable from the support and respect we offer our care providers. We consider everyone within our facility as part of our family because that's how we foster an atmosphere of compassion and camaraderie.

**Responsibilities:**

• Address various aspects of client performance to enhance their engagement in activities that impact their health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
• Select and adapt appropriate occupational therapy treatment models, methods, and approaches on a case-by-case basis to guide the intervention process effectively.
• Implement interventions that optimize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• Recommend adaptive equipment when necessary and provide training in its use.
• Offer guidance and education to family members and caregivers.
• Observe, document, and report on progress related to both short-term and long-term treatment goals.

**Requirements:**

• Must hold a valid Occupational Therapist certification
• Ability to interact with residents, staff, and family members in complex situations with professionalism, dignity, and respect.

**Equal Opportunity Employer:** We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. We do not seek information during the application process that could be used for discriminatory practices. While all applications will be thoroughly reviewed, submission does not guarantee employment.

Join our team today and become an integral part of our compassionate and dedicated healthcare family at Marietta Center for Nursing and Healing! Your expertise in occupational therapy will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients, and we look forward to welcoming you on board.