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The Weston Group

Occupational Therapist

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$87,734 / year median in Georgia

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Description:
The Weston Group is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care. We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our rehab team . We're seeking an Occupational Therapist to help develop, recover and maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. Open availability! Full time, part time and PRN hours available! Flexible schedule, no weekends or holidays required, 1:1 patient focused treatment, therapist autonomy and more!
POSITION SUMMARY
An Occupational Therapist is a skilled, registered and licensed professional who evaluates and treats patients referred by a physician. Treatment approaches utilize occupational modalities, supervision of occupational therapist assistants and/or rehabilitation techs, and/or exercise to relieve pain and/or restore function.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Address client's aspects of 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 Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short term treatment goals Collect data and document processes followed Regularly follow-up client SKILLS Proven working experience as an Occupational Therapist Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of Occupational Therapy Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grown in the profession Professional behavior Excellent interpersonal communication skills
BENEFITS
Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Plan Life Insurance Short Term/ Long Term Disability 401
K Paid Time Off Referral Bonus Policy Requirements:
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Occupational therapists must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
Occupational therapists must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Occupational Therapy.