Local Contract Occupational Therapist - $61 per hour

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company · Montesano, WA · Yesterday

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Local contract opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in Montesano, WA.

About the role

The Occupational Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. This position allows evaluation and treatment in the patient's home, the most functional environment. The role offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Responsibilities

Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as required by state licensure and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, including clinical and billing documentation requirements and work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and related meetings.
Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members, including community physicians, to select appropriate therapeutic regimens.
Adapt programs and care plans based on individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and enforce fire and safety hazard elimination.
Order, clean, maintain, and report equipment needs.
Prioritize patient service, ensuring high-quality care in a compassionate atmosphere.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of tests/measures.
Develop and implement treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Provide therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, sensory awareness, and activities of daily living.
Design, fabricate, fit, and apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
Select activities suited to patients' physical and mental capacities, intelligence, and interests.
Instruct patients in skills and techniques for functional activities and evaluate progress.
Demonstrate case management skills in home and community settings.
Address low vision, falls risk management, medication management, health and wellness, and community integration.

Requirements

Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients' residences.

Skills

Good organizational and time management skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

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