OT

Job Description

The Orchards at Southgate, a premiere senior care provider, is now hiring a Full Time Occupational Therapist to join our in-house team!

Flexible hours

Great rates

Consistent PRN opportunities

Great administration

To be considered you will need

Current license to practice profession in the State of MI

Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapist assistant is required

At least one year of experience as an OT

Resident Care:

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

Regularly follow-up client

Training/Education:

Participate in collaborative care conferences

Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff

Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners

Assist with training and education of facility and professional partners

Ensure compliance with mandatory education, training and competency programs

Full-time