We are looking for a committed and patient-focused PRN Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to carry out everyday tasks or activities confidently and independently. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Responsibilities
- Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality.
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method, and approach to direct the process of interventions.
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
- Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components.
- Assess client’s home and other environments and advise on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities.
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
- Collect data and document processes followed.
- Regularly follow-up with clients.
Skills
- Proven working experience as an occupational therapist.
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
- Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media.
- Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g., Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale).
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession.
- Professional behavior.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy.
- BS degree or greater in occupational therapy.
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