Occupational Therapist (FT/PRN)

Primary Job Responsibilities

• To provide quality Occupational therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards.
• To evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
• To supervise and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in the implementation of the treatment plan.
• To apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
• To recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
• To guide and educate family members and caregivers.
• To observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an occupational therapist
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Familiarity with ADL evaluation tools (e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy

Reasons to join Edenbrook

• Great team environment
• Supportive leadership staff
• Competitive Wages