What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time School Occupational Therapist position at Cedars Healthcare Center?
About Cedars Healthcare Center
Cedars Healthcare Center is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier assisted living and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States.
Job Description:
The Registered Occupational Therapist will provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, helping them reach their maximum performance level and use skills learned to function in the community within their capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide consultation on environmental design, adaptive equipment, and patient positioning to prevent contractures and splinting.
- Instruct patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for daily tasks such as meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and self-care skills.
- Train patients in the use of upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume previous daily routines.
- Administer therapy for neurological integration, including sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs.
- Use activities to increase developmental levels of patients.
- Design and provide individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
- Design and fabricate slings and adaptive equipment to meet patient needs.
- Provide prevention therapy to maintain functional skills, instructing patients in energy conservation, joint protection, safety techniques, and transferring methods.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
- Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Able to use tools used to make adaptive equipment.
- Demonstrate ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements.
- Makes independent decisions, solves practical problems, and works well with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time-Off.
- Flexibility with schedules.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training.
- Free meals.
