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Occupational Therapist - Community-Based Care
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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.
$91,090 / year median in North Carolina
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
Occupational Therapist (Full-Time)Service Area:
Yancey, Mitchell, and Madison CountiesSetting:
Mobile outpatient therapy- treating patients in their homes
Schedule:
Flexible, full-time Duties- Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement therapeutic exercises and modalities to aid in patient recovery
- Perform home assessments
- Educate patients and their families on at-home exercises and self-care techniques
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Specialize in areas such as geriatrics or orthopedics as needed Requirements
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, and outpatient facilities
- Proficiency in medical terminology related to occupational therapy
- Strong knowledge of orthopedic conditions and treatment modalities
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40.00- $60.