Occupational Therapist OT
Occupational Therapist OT
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Occupational Therapist (OT)
in Salem VA
Interim HealthCare has an opening for an Occupational Therapist (OT) to work in the school setting. Experience a therapy career that comes with worklife balance! As a School OT for InterimHealthCare it is a rewarding Career.
For more than 55 years Interim HealthCare has been an employer of choice to Occupational Therapists seeking a more flexible career. As a School OT youll have the ability to customize therapy to each patients needs and implement strategies that make their life an easier place to navigate.
Our School Occupational Therapists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- 1:1 therapisttopatient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments autonomy and worklife balance
- Online training growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a School Occupational Therapist heres a bigpicture view of what youll do:
- Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a team which may include an RN LPNCNA HHA PT and SLP focused on the patients plan of care and personal goals
- Assess patient observe deficits establish therapy goals and document progress
- Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination
- Suggest adaptive equipment such as grab bars and shower chairs to offer added support
- Assess fall risks and introduce strategies to improve home safety
- Educate patient and family on plan of care exercises goals and selfcare
A few musthaves for School Occupational Therapists:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Virginia
- Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience ideally in home healthcare
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal school regulations
- Good clinical judgment strong interpersonal skills resourceful and compassionate
Why Work for Interim HealthCare
Founded in 1966 Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Occupational Therapists (OTs). Operating through 300 offices our commitment to you is expressed through a familyoriented culture that values and appreciates therapists and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of OTs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized homebased therapy they provide.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Part-Time
