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Occupational Therapist Specialist
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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.
$93,577 / year median in Maryland
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapist PRN:
We are seeking a licensed occupational therapist to join our growing team. You will be working with well clients who need to be assessed for safe home bound program to allow the well persons to thrive in their own homes. No hands on care. This programs focuses on home and person evaluation. Persons are well individuals to on board them into a home care program and new support system. Clients are seeking aging in place. Duties will include conducting a home assessment of clients in a two page check list document. A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and a state license is required to be considered as a candidate. To be a successful canidate, you will need to have up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs.Occupational Therapist Responsibilities:
Conducting home assessments of clients per flexible home visit. Assessing home environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed. Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities, if needed. Maintaining professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide clients with the best assessment program. Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.Occupational Therapist Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational Therapy Association). Certified by the National Board for Certification. Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements. Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and physical therapy programs. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Ability to take care of clients with different personalities. Comfortable using a computer for various tasks. Ability to assess enviroment conditions.Preferred Qualities :
- Must be compassionate, professional and have a sense of urgency - Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team
- Excellent customer service skills in managing our client's needs and time effectively
- Dependable, well organized, detailed oriented and the ability to handle busy phones
- Strong attention to detail and follow up
- Must pass a criminal background investigation and have reliable transportation .