What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Autism Angels?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will evaluate, plan, and implement personalized therapy programs to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Your expertise will support individuals across diverse settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, post-acute care facilities, and specialized pediatric or geriatric environments. You will play a vital role in promoting functional recovery through evidence-based interventions, ensuring safety through proper manual handling techniques, and applying your extensive knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your professional skills.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical and cognitive abilities to develop tailored occupational therapy plans.
- Implement therapeutic activities aimed at improving motor skills, coordination, strength, and daily living functions.
- Utilize manual handling techniques safely during patient transfers and weight management in the workplace.
- Collaborate with medical teams to integrate therapy goals with overall treatment plans, ensuring consistency across inpatient, outpatient, or post-acute care settings.
- Educate patients and their families on exercises, adaptive equipment use, and strategies to enhance occupational performance at home or in the community.
- Maintain detailed documentation of therapy sessions, progress notes, and treatment outcomes using technical proficiency with healthcare software systems.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards by applying occupational health principles and CPR protocols during emergencies or patient care activities.
Experience
- Proven occupational therapy experience in diverse clinical environments such as inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, geriatrics, or sub-acute care settings.
- Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy relevant to rehabilitation practices.
- Familiarity with medical terminology used in healthcare documentation and communication.
- Demonstrated ability to handle manual tasks involving weight handling in the workplace safely and effectively.
- Experience working within occupational health frameworks and understanding workplace ergonomics.
- Certification in CPR is required; additional certifications in pediatrics or geriatrics are advantageous.
- Prior experience working with post-acute care populations or within academic settings is highly desirable.
Join us to empower patients through expert occupational therapy interventions that foster independence and enhance well-being!
Pay: $25.35 - $30.53 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $31