Occupational Therapist - Full TimeDepartment: Tristar Rehab Inc
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Heritage Manor of Opelousas
Compensation: $39.00 - $44.00 / hour
DescriptionAs an Occupational Therapist (OT), you hold a critical role in facilitating the rehabilitation and improvement of individuals' functional abilities to engage in everyday activities. Your expertise lies in assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist:
- Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess the functional status, strengths, and limitations of patients across various settings, including physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional aspects. Through detailed assessments, Occupational Therapists identify areas of difficulty and establish personalized treatment goals.
- Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, therapeutic goals, and patient preferences. Utilizing evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques, Occupational Therapists guide patients through activities aimed at enhancing their independence, productivity, and overall quality of life.
- Patient Education and Training: Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the therapeutic process, adaptive strategies, and techniques to facilitate functional improvements. Occupational Therapists provide hands-on training in activities of daily living, mobility skills, energy conservation, and the use of assistive devices to promote optimal performance and safety.
- Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and physicians, to coordinate holistic care plans that address the multifaceted needs of patients. Effective communication and teamwork ensure seamless transitions and comprehensive support throughout the rehabilitation journey.
- Progress Monitoring and Outcome Measurement: Continuously monitor patient progress, reassessing goals, and modifying treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes. Occupational Therapists utilize standardized assessment tools, functional measures, and patient feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and track improvements in functional abilities over time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise- Masters/Doctorate Degree in an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Current license/certification in the state of practice Keywords: OT, NBCOT, Vocational Rehabilitation, Environmental Adaptations, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Sensory Integration, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, ASDLs, Assessment, Evaluation.
Benefits- New Grad Tuition Reimbursement Available!
- Flexible Scheduling.
- CEU and State Licensure Reimbursements.
- 13 Days of PTO and 6 Paid Holidays.
- Plus one free Floating Holiday every year!
- Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
- Mental Wellbeing Support Program.
- Health, Dental, and Vision.
- Retirement benefits (including 401k company match).
