Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational Therapist (OT)

GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81505

Overview

Salary Range $43.00 - $50.00 Hourly

OT - Occupational Therapist

The Center at Foresight is looking to hire Occupational Therapists now!

Shift Availability: PRN (as needed)

Primary Responsibilities and Job Duties:

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

About Us

The Center at Foresight is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient's transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer beautiful, state of the art facilities
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates
• Excellent pay
• Generous PTO packages for full time employees
• 401k employer matching up to 4%
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits for full time employees (with little to no waiting period)

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a OT in the applicable state-must report any situations that may arise in which the certification could be effected
• Proven working experience as 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
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!