Occupational Therapist, Senior Job at Encompass Health (Tucson)

Prn occupational therapist

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on a...

Location

United States , Saint Peters

Salary:

43.15 - 55.00 USD / Hour

AW Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination
Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
Two (2) years experience, preferred
Ability to participate in physical activity
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
Moderate lifting
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

Job Responsibility

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient
Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities
Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning
Provides prescribed occupational therapy
Directs and supervises personnel as required
Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation
Performs all skilled procedures
Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment
Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress
Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises

Parttime

Senior Consultant

Konekt has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapis...

Location

Australia , Enfield, SA; Based in Broken Hill

Salary:

Not provided

APM Employment Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional registration with AHPRA, ESSA (AEP)
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field
A current Working with Children Check
Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check upon successful application

Job Responsibility

Utilising your specialist knowledge and skills to assist people to return to meaningful engagement in occupations
Evaluating the treatment and/or rehabilitation needs of workers who have been involved in a work-related or non-work-related injury or illness
Helping clients identify future employment or training options by reviewing their transferable skills, qualifications and interests
Perform a variety of assessments depending on your area of clinical expertise. This could include functional capacity evaluations, worksite, ergonomic or activities of daily living assessments
Responsible for effective case management to plan, coordinate and monitor your client’s progress toward their return to work goal
Engaging with key stakeholders and building strong relationships to facilitate the achievement of business objectives

What we offer

A supportive and friendly team environment
Flexibility to structure your day and work compressed 9-day fortnights
Ongoing training, career progression and professional development opportunities
A generous incentive program with uncapped earning potential
Paid parental leave, up to 16 weeks, and opportunity to purchase additional leave
Comprehensive employee wellbeing programs, plus community volunteering opportunities
Discounts at major retailers and employee recognition program

Senior Occupational Therapist

Provides independent occupational therapy management of patients, under the dire...

Location

United States , Redwood City

Salary:

62.62 - 66.31 USD / Hour

Kaiser Permanente

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist required
Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy curriculum with a bachelors or masters degree with certification in occupational therapy or foreign-trained equivalent
Occupational Therapist License (California) required at hire
National Provider Identifier required at hire
Basic Life Support required at hire
Ability to perform both routine and complicated therapy under general supervision
Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Job Responsibility

Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction
Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals
Initiates discharge planning for occupational therapy
Implements the treatment plan through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate
Provides advice and education to patient and family
Evaluates need for and trains patient/family in the use of special equipment or devices and adapts as necessary e.g., splints, slings, prosthesis, A.D.L equipment or refers to other disciplines as necessary for effective treatment
Regularly reassesses clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment, progress of patients towards goals, and the need for modifying goals and treatment
Discharges patient from occupational therapy when the patient has received maximum benefit from occupational therapy
Provides accurate, timely documentation of occupational therapy patient management
Participates in appropriate and approved educational and clinical research activities in occupational therapy

Parttime