We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Occupational Therapist interested in working with a geriatric population, 65+ years old, within a beautiful independent living community. You will help patients to restore motion, maintain safety and ultimately maximize their quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
- Provide treatments that help improve patients’ motion and mobility
- Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
- Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
- Create fitness and wellness oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
- Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
- Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
- Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services
Skills
- Current knowledge of treatment practices
- Drive to continually learn and grow
- Professional behavior
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person