What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist position at Encore Rehabilitation, Inc?
The Registered Occupational Therapist has satisfactorily completed an Occupational Therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Mississippi Board of Occupational Therapy and certified by the American Board of Certification.
Responsibilities
- Address patient's performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
- Select and adapt the appropriate per case 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 advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $45