What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time School Occupational Therapist position at Cedars Healthcare Center?
Job Title: Licensed Occupational Therapist
Cedars Healthcare Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Licensed Occupational Therapist to join our team.
About the Role:
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and treatment to enhance patients' functional capabilities.
- Develop individualized therapy programs tailored to each patient's needs.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
Responsibilities:
Therapy Services:
- Design and implement adaptive equipment to assist patients in daily activities.
- Train patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for meal preparation, home management, dressing, feeding, and other self-care skills.
- Administer sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs.
- Use activities to increase developmental levels of patients.
Patient Care:
- Instruct patients' families in personal care for patients, especially proper transfer techniques to avoid back strain.
- Provide prevention therapy to maintain functional skills.
- Assess patients' organizational skills, attention spans, cognitive abilities, coordination (fine and gross-motor), and adaptive-equipment needs.
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.
About Us:
Cedars Healthcare Center is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier assisted living and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality care and services to our patients.
We Offer:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Full-time employment opportunity.
- Flexibility with schedules.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training.
- Free meals.
