Occupational Therapist - PRN

Overview

If you’re passionate about caring and committed to doing your best every day, Sedgebrook may be the place for you.

When you join Sedgebrook, you will feel appreciated, connected and inspired by what you do. It is important to us that you feel you are making an impact in our community. What is unique is that YOU will be able to make a difference in the lives of our residents daily. We hire people who are passionate and caring to enhance our community. Our culture of continuous improvement challenges our staff, fosters their professional development and results in a strong team who takes pride in their work.

Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you hold a critical role in facilitating the rehabilitation and improvement of individuals' functional abilities to engage in everyday activities. Your expertise lies in assessing, planning, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of an Occupational Therapist:

• Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess the functional status, strengths, and limitations of patients across various settings, including physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional aspects. Through detailed assessments, Occupational Therapists identify areas of difficulty and establish personalized treatment goals.
• Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, therapeutic goals, and patient preferences. Utilizing evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques, Occupational Therapists guide patients through activities aimed at enhancing their independence, productivity, and overall quality of life.
• Patient Education and Training: Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the therapeutic process, adaptive strategies, and techniques to facilitate functional improvements. Occupational Therapists provide hands-on training in activities of daily living, mobility skills, energy conservation, and the use of assistive devices to promote optimal performance and safety.
• Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, such as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nurses, and physicians, to coordinate holistic care plans that address the multifaceted needs of patients. Effective communication and teamwork ensure seamless transitions and comprehensive support throughout the rehabilitation journey.
• Progress Monitoring and Outcome Measurement: Continuously monitor patient progress, reassessing goals, and modifying treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes. Occupational Therapists utilize standardized assessment tools, functional measures, and patient feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and track improvements in functional abilities over time.
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Is a 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.
• Has at least two years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist. SNF/home care experience is preferred.
• Has excellent observation, good clinical judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Is registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.