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Job description
Nurse Next Door Coeur d'Alene is looking for an Occupational Therapist to act as an advocate for workers with disabilities in our community. The Occupational Therapist will work with workers with disabilities to improve their ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This is a rewarding and rewarding job for us to do for our patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care by using appropriate and safe equipment and techniques
- Collaborate with the employer, workers, and community members to determine appropriate modifications in tasks and programs to ensure workers can perform them
- Provide training in skills for workers with disabilities
- Create a supportive environment for workers with disabilities to learn and perform job duties
- Evaluate the worker’s progress and provide feedback on care plan adaptations
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Communicate effectively with the employer, workers, and community members
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other events as required
Experience
- Experience working with individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities preferred.
- Experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities preferred.
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $53.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
Medical specialties:
Role characteristics:
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: On the road