Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Louisville, KY
Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home plans and conducts individualized occupational therapy programs in a nursing home environment to help patients develop, regain, or maintain their ability to perform daily activities. Teaches patients skills/techniques and how to use adaptive equipment for participating in activities. Being an Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home studies, evaluates, and records patients' activities and progress. May require a master's degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home typically reports to a manager. Typically requires Occupational Therapist certification. Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Occupational Therapist (Home Care) (MVR)
- Med Center Health
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Bowling Green, KY
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary
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Plan, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs in a variety of sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps. Teaches patient skills and techniques required for participation in activities. Studies and evaluates patient reactions to the program and prepares progress reports. Conducts services in a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient, home health, skilled nursing facility, etc.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Work Experience
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Two Years Previous healthcare experience preferred.
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Education-
Successful completion of an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association required.
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Certifications/Licensure-
Licensed (active or temporary) as an Occupational Therapist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky required.
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Valid Kentucky driver’s license required.
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Motor vehicle record check required and will be performed annually.
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Personal vehicle is routinely used for company business, home visits or required for the position. The employee is responsible to maintain KY minimum limit of insurance coverage on the personal vehicle and maintain the vehicle in good operating condition.
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Job Specific Performance Standards
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The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Plans and administers medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
- Review’s physician referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required.
- Tests and measures patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
- Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
- Documents treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information in computer.
- Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be conducted.
- Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification.
- Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.
- Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of support personnel and students.
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- 1 Month Ago
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Greenhill Nursing and Rehab
- Exceptional Rehab - Exceptional Living Centers
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Greensburg, KY
FULL_TIME
- Exceptional Rehab at Greenhill Nursing and Rehab is hiring! Now Hiring: Full Time or Part Time Occupational Therapist Assistants! Must be certified in the state of KY. Benefits Include: PTO Medical De...
- 10 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist - PRN - Greenhill Nursing and Rehab
- Exceptional Rehab - Exceptional Living Centers
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Greensburg, KY
FULL_TIME
- Join an Exceptional Team with Exceptional Rehab at Greenhill! Now hiring a Occupational Therapist for PRN Coverage Apply today! Must be licensed in the state of Kentucky. Previous experience in skille...
- 25 Days Ago
Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Occupational Therapist
- Jackson Therapy Partners
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Greensburg, KY
FULL_TIME
- Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Greensburg, Kentucky.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDis...
- 27 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist - Green Hill Nursing and Rehab
- Exceptional Rehab
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Greensburg, KY
FULL_TIME
- Join an Exceptional Team with Exceptional Rehab at Green Hill Rehab and Care! Now hiring a Occupational Therapist for Full Time! $5000 Sign on Bonus!!!! $$$$$ Great Hourly RATES - BEST IN THE AREA!!! ...
- 30 Days Ago
Occupational Therapist - Green Hill Nursing and Rehab
- Exceptional Rehab - Exceptional Living Centers
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Greensburg, KY
FULL_TIME
- Join an Exceptional Team with Exceptional Rehab at Green Hill Rehab and Care! Now hiring a Occupational Therapist for Full Time! $5000 Sign on Bonus!!!! $$$$$ Great Hourly RATES - BEST IN THE AREA!!! ...
- 1 Month Ago
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Occupational Therapist OTR
- Aegis Therapies
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Louisville, KY
- **GENERAL PURPOSE** Performs evaluations and develops effective patient treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,094 per week
- GetMed Allied
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Salem, IN
- Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salem, Indiana. Job Description ...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist (home visits)
- Interim Healthcare
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Milton, KY
- As anOccupational Therapist (OT),you will be called to care whenyoureneeded most. As part of Interim HealthCare,youllsup...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,196 per week
- TRS Healthcare
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Louisville, KY
- Prime HealthCare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Louisville, Kentucky. Job Descr...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist (home visits)
- Interim HealthCare
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Milton, KY
- As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, yo...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist
- Interim HealthCare
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La Grange, KY
- As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, yo...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist
- Hiring Now!
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La Grange, KY
- As anOccupational Therapist (OT),you will be called to care whenyoureneeded most. As part of Interim HealthCare,youllsup...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract
- Jackson Therapy Partners
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Salem, IN
- We're seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a contract position at a reputable area facility where expert therap...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville and Jefferson County have a combined area of 397.68 square miles (1,030.0 km2), of which 380.46 square miles (985.4 km2) is land and 17.23 square miles (44.6 km2) (4.33%) is covered by water.
Louisville is southeasterly situated along the border between Kentucky and Indiana, the Ohio River, in north-central Kentucky at the Falls of the Ohio. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United St...
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Income Estimation for Occupational Therapist - Nursing Home jobs
$80,597 to $92,229
Louisville, Kentucky area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago