What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Sligo Creek Healthcare?
SLIGO CREEK is Looking to add a Ful Time Occupational Therapist to the team
MUst be able to work Full Time hours 35-40 a week
Apply today!
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Full time with flexible schedule – Check!
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In-house facility – Check!
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Education for new grads or OTs with limited or no Skilled Nursing experience – Check!
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Facility that focuses on needs of patients – Check!
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Full benefits – Check!
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Supportive & understanding management – Check!
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Strong rehab team – Check!
Look no further, Sligo Creek Healthcare is looking for a Full Time Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team!
Responsibilities:
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Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
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Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
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Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
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Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
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Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
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Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
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Guide and educate family members and caregivers
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Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
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Collect data and document processes followed
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Regularly follow-up client
Skills:
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Proven working experience as occupational therapist
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Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
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Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools
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Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills
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Valid license to practice occupational therapy
