Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Paxxon Healthcare Services, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused PRN Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team . We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to help develop, recover and 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 confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.

- Travel between ALFs in Chattanooga and Ooltewah 

POSITION SUMMARY 

An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function. 

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 advice 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 the progress of long and short term treatment goals
• Collect data and document processes followed
• Regularly follow-up client

SKILLS

• Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

BENEFITS:

• 401K
• Referral Bonus Policy
• Flexible schedule

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING 

Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum. 

LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.