Therapist Ot

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Rehabilitation Therapy team. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating occupational therapy interventions within diverse care settings, ensuring a continuum of care for patients. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current Basic Life Support certification. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' recovery and functional independence in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about helping others regain their abilities, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate OT interventions for assigned patients.
• Rotate through various units to gain competency in OT practice areas.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited 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 effectiveness of OT intervention to assigned patients, assuring a continuum of care within a hospital, ambulatory clinic, long term care facility and/or community based environment. Rotates, at designated intervals, to particular units of service in order to explore, train in and achieve satisfactory competency in a variety of OT practice areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program that is accredited by the NBOTC or the American Occupational Therapy Association and licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Georgia required.
• 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 strive to help you improve your ability to function and care for yourself in the most effective way. Patients are referred for service after a stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, surgery, cancer, loss of limb, neurological or medically complex condition.

Rehab services include occupational and physical therapy, and speech and language services.

Occupational Therapy

Licensed occupational therapists provide multiple services including: evaluation, treatment and education. Areas of specific interest include: upper extremity and hand rehabilitation, splinting, adaptive equipment, activities of daily living, lymphedema management and treatment, and functional capacity evaluations.