Occupational Therapist/ OT

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Rehab In Motion is expanding to Lawrenceville, GA

• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Location: Laurel Grove by Barclay House

Who we are looking for:

• An experienced OT, enthusiastic about empowering clients with strength & independence
• You are familiar with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Geriatric and/or Home Health Settings
• You value flexibility, autonomy and providing personalized one-on-one care

What you will receive:

• Flexible Hours- Create your own schedule
• Clinical Autonomy
• Provide 1:1 therapy
• Competitive Pay
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership & Team Environment

Responsibilities

What you will do: Responsibilities listed include but not limited to:

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Regularly re-assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences
• Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for safety, and provide referral and education resources
• Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members
• Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed
• Communicates with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

What you will need:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as an Occupational Therapist by state in which practicing
• Current CPR Certification
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence based therapy interventions.
• Familiarity with assisted living, independent living, geriatrics and/or home health
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills,visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include: pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Company Description

The Rehab in Motion Program is committed to the mission of elevating the physical and emotional wellbeing of seniors through physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Our partnerships with independent and assisted living communities introduce tailored therapies and exercise programs that inspire positive, lasting differences in seniors.

In the Rehab in Motion Program, Rehab Without Walls takes a holistic approach to therapy and integrates physical and mindfulness-based interventions to address trauma, foster increased independence, strength, and fall prevention in seniors. We offer flexible options for care in both outpatient communities and in the comfort of clients’ homes for greater convenience and comfortability. For our patients receiving services at home, we conduct home evaluations to help identify and address safety concerns and create spaces that facilitate optimal mobility.

Our fall prevention programs provide great outcomes for resident retention, decreased falls and hospital admissions, and provides overall functional independence in the community. For patients with dementia, our cognitive rehab program may be a great fit as many of our clients have experienced increased functional engagement.

Company Description

The Rehab in Motion Program is committed to the mission of elevating the physical and emotional wellbeing of seniors through physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Our partnerships with independent and assisted living communities introduce tailored therapies and exercise programs that inspire positive, lasting differences in seniors.\r\n\r\nIn the Rehab in Motion Program, Rehab Without Walls takes a holistic approach to therapy and integrates physical and mindfulness-based interventions to address trauma, foster increased independence, strength, and fall prevention in seniors. We offer flexible options for care in both outpatient communities and in the comfort of clients’ homes for greater convenience and comfortability. For our patients receiving services at home, we conduct home evaluations to help identify and address safety concerns and create spaces that facilitate optimal mobility. \r\n\r\nOur fall prevention programs provide great outcomes for resident retention, decreased falls and hospital admissions, and provides overall functional independence in the community. For patients with dementia, our cognitive rehab program may be a great fit as many of our clients have experienced increased functional engagement.