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)
Position Available: Occupational Therapist
Location: Freeport and Savannah Area
Full Time/Part Time/ Contract / Per Need Basis (PRN) opportunities.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Home Health team and provide therapy services to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate is a compassionate healer who is passionate about their patients and committed to helping them recover their independence and mobility. We’re looking for someone with experience working with a wide range of patient injuries, who is always ready to learn new techniques to further patient care. The person hired for the position would partner with our Nursing supervisor to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of the appropriate exercises, procedures, and techniques required to promote effectively safe recovery. They will be responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with their patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate. The right candidate is a patient, compassionate professional who encourages and inspires their patients to work toward greater independence and recovery.
Occupational Therapists who have experience in a HOME HEALTH setting is preferred but not required.
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