What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist ~ OT position at Willow Tree Care Center?
Occupational Therapist ~ OT
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team at Willow Tree Care Center in Delta, CO.
About Us: Willow Tree is part of Stellar Senior Living, a premier skilled nursing and memory care provider in the Western United States. We prioritize providing exceptional care and services to our residents, and we're looking for talented professionals like you to help us continue this mission.
Job Summary: As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing diagnostic evaluations and treatment to assigned patients, helping them reach their maximum performance level and utilize skills learned to function in their community within their capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provides consultation on environmental design, adaptive equipment, and proper patient positioning.
- Administers and writes evaluations of assigned patients according to departmental standards.
- Maintains timely and accurate patient records and reports.
- Designs and administers treatment programs to increase patients' functioning levels.
- Instructs patients in adapted techniques and the use of adaptive equipment for self-care skills.
- Trains patients in upper-extremity prosthetic devices to resume daily routines.
- Participates in home assessments and provides therapy for neurological integration.
- Administers sensor-motor integration treatment techniques and visual perceptual-motor remediation programs.
- Provides individualized therapy for adult learning-disabled patients.
- Designs and fabricates splints as specified by doctors' prescriptions.
- Administers prevention therapy to maintain functional skills and instructs patients in energy conservation and safety techniques.
- Participates in patient support groups and demonstrates ability to read, write, and speak English sufficient to fulfill job requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy required.
- Current registration with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
- One year of experience preferred.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time-Off, Flexibility with schedules, tuition assistance, company-sponsored training, free meals, referral program, and more.
