Therapist Ot

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Occupational Therapists to join their Rehabilitation Therapy team. This role involves planning and implementing effective OT interventions to enhance patients' functional abilities across various settings, including hospitals and community-based environments. With a strong focus on patient care, you'll have the opportunity to work with individuals recovering from strokes, injuries, and complex medical conditions. This rewarding position not only allows you to apply your skills in a supportive environment but also offers a chance to grow professionally while making a significant impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates OT interventions for patients.
• Rotates to various units to gain competency in OT practice areas.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

BLS Certification

Education

Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

Grady Health System offers many career paths for Rehabilitation Therapy. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding position at Grady!

SUMMARY

Practices as an Occupational Therapist within the scope of care defined in the Georgia Occupational Therapy Act. Plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of OT interventions for assigned patients, ensuring a continuum of care within a hospital, ambulatory clinic, long-term care facility, and/or community-based environment. Rotates, at designated intervals, to specific units of service to explore, train in, and achieve satisfactory competency in various OT practice areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the NBOTC or the American Occupational Therapy Association, and licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

About Grady's Rehabilitation Medicine

Grady's Rehabilitation Therapy staff aim to help patients improve their functional abilities and self-care in the most effective way. Patients are referred for services after experiencing stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, surgery, cancer, limb loss, neurological or medically complex conditions.

Rehabilitation services include occupational and physical therapy, as well as speech and language services.

Occupational Therapy

Licensed occupational therapists provide evaluation, treatment, and education. Key areas of interest include upper extremity and hand rehabilitation, splinting, adaptive equipment, activities of daily living, lymphedema management, and functional capacity evaluations.