Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Freedom Therapy is looking to expand Home Health Care services in Mentor and other surrounding cities. We are looking for a committed Occupational Therapist to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation in a Home Health Care setting.

OT Responsibilities

Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality

Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions

Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)

Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components

Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use

Guide and educate family members and caregivers

Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals

Collect data and document processes followed

Supervise COTA’s

OT Skills

Proven working experience as occupational therapist

Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy

Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media

Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession

Professional behavior

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Valid license to practice occupational therapy in Ohio

Salary: $55.00 - $75.00 per visit depending on visit type.

Benefits:

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health/Dental/Vision insurance reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends not required

License/Certification:

CPR certification

Occupational Therapy License

Full-time