Clinic Based Occupational Therapist, OT
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Direct Hire
- Job ID : CA162-2735722
Join our growing Home Health Agency! Looking for experienced occupational therapists.
Start Date : June 2024
Description :
Occupational therapists (OT) evaluate and treat patients to improve functioning in daily life activities such as getting dressed, toileting, bathing, cooking and recreational activities. Exercises include stretching, strengthening and flexibility. OT focuses on restoration of range of joint motion, muscle strength, fine motor training.
Provide Evals and Supervisionhelp with fine motor skills so they can grasp and release things and develop good handwriting skillsaddress hand–eye coordination to improve play skills (hitting a target, batting a ball, copying from a blackboard, etc.)
help with developmental delays perform daily tasks more independently (toileting, bathing, getting dressed, brushing their teeth, feeding themselves, etc.)work with those who have sensory and attention issues to improve focus and social skillshelp those with behavioral disorders learn anger-management techniques (i.e., instead of hitting others or acting out, using positive ways to deal with anger, such as writing about feelings or participating in a physical activity)evaluate a patient’s need for specialized equipment, such as wheelchairs, splints, bathing equipment, dressing devices, or communication aidsQualifications :
Graduate degree – either a master’s degree or a clinical docExcellent organizational skillsAdaptability and welcome changeStrong collaboration skillsGood documentation and writing skillsGreat personalities and people skills