Occupational Therapist (OT) PRN

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Highland Springs, VA

Company: Highland Springs Post Acute

About Us:

At Highland Springs Post Acute, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our patients. Our skilled facilities offer a range of short-term and long-term skilled rehab to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team at Highland Springs Post Acute. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a critical role in helping our patients regain independence and confidence in their daily lives. This position pays based on experience!

Responsibilities:

• Address residents' aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being, and life quality

• Select and adapt the appropriate 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

• Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools

• Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Valid license to practice occupational therapy

License/Certification:

• Must have completed an accredited program and possess a valid VA Occupational Therapy License (Required)