Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will provide specialized occupational therapy services, primarily focusing on geriatrics, to help individuals with disabilities improve their daily functioning and quality of life. This role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, overseeing/supervising COTA staff, and implementing therapy programs within a collaborative clinical environment. The Occupational Therapist will play a vital role in supporting patients' independence and well-being through evidence-based interventions.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate patients' functional abilities and needs.

• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's goals and medical conditions.

• Implement occupational therapy programs aimed at improving daily living skills, mobility, and overall independence.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes.

• Review and co-sign clinical documentation while supervising COTA staff

• Provide education and guidance to patients and their families regarding therapeutic activities and strategies for ongoing support.

• Monitor patient progress regularly and adjust therapy interventions as needed to optimize results.

• Stay current with best practices in occupational therapy, especially within geriatric populations and individuals with disabilities.

Experience

• Prior experience working as an Occupational Therapist, preferably with individuals with rehab potential.

• Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments and developing effective treatment plans.

• Proven ability to implement occupational therapy programs in clinical settings.

• Experience working with geriatric populations is highly desirable.

• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate clinical interprofessional collaboration and patient engagement.

• Knowledge of clinical documentation standards and compliance requirements related to occupational therapy practice.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients by enhancing their functional abilities through expert occupational therapy services. We seek motivated professionals committed to providing compassionate care within a collaborative healthcare environment.