What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist, Full Time position at Brio Living Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Hours : 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 8am-4 : 30pm
Status : Full time | Exempt
Location | Department : LifeCircles PACE | Holland
Overview :
The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to frail, elderly participants in a PACE program. The OT will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing individualized treatment plans to promote independence, safety, and quality of life for participants. This role requires a strong knowledge of current occupational therapy practices, long-term care regulations, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
What you’ll do :
- Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate the rehabilitative needs of LifeCircles participants. Identifies participant goals and develops, implements, and revises individual care plans as per LifeCircles policy.
- Assesses the need for adaptive equipment or durable medical devices, and provides recommendations to the IDT for approval and implementation.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
- Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
- Recommends changes in residents' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
- Completes and maintains resident records.
- Provides training, education, and support to caregivers and family members to ensure effective care and support for participants in their home and community settings.
- Conducts training programs in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
What it takes :
Why Brio Living Services :
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org .
BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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