What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Willow Knoll Post Acute?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Occupational Therapist, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patients' independence and quality of life through personalized therapeutic interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across diverse settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, schools, and home health environments. As an integral part of our interprofessional team, you will develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that address a wide range of physical, cognitive, and sensory challenges. Your expertise will help individuals of all ages— from pediatrics to geriatrics— achieve their functional goals and improve daily living skills.
Duties
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to evaluate clients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory functioning.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, goals, and medical conditions.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, feeding, and personal hygiene.
- Support discharge planning by coordinating care transitions and providing education to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Collaborate with speech therapists, physical therapists, physicians, educators, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document clinical progress accurately in electronic health records (EHR) while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Provide specialized interventions for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorders and support early intervention programs for children.
- Manage case loads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs across inpatient settings, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, or school environments.
- Educate clients on adaptive techniques and recommend assistive devices to promote independence in daily activities.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive care plans aligned with client goals and evidence-based practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program; licensure or certification as required by state or country regulations.
- Proven experience working with individuals with disabilities across various settings such as pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care, outpatient clinics, or school environments.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and occupational therapy assessment tools.
- Experience working with clients with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism spectrum disorders; familiarity with pediatric occupational therapy is highly desirable.
- Ability to develop effective treatment plans based on clinical assessments and client needs; proficient in implementing occupational therapy programs.
- Excellent communication skills for client education, family engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Skilled in medical documentation and electronic health records (EHR) management; attention to detail is essential.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in occupational therapy to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
- Ability to work independently while thriving within a collaborative healthcare environment; flexibility across inpatient, outpatient, home health or school settings is preferred.
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise makes a meaningful difference! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a positive work environment that values your dedication and compassion.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $55