Occupational Therapist - Versailles, KY - Con-Track Staffing Solutions

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000, depending on experience

Must-Haves

1. One - two years clinical experience required.

2. Activities program must be directed by State certified, TR, OT/COTA experienced 2 years within the last 5 years

3. Graduate of a Program in Discipline

4. State of Kentucky Occupational Therapist License

Job Description

Schedule: 8a-5p Monday- Friday

The majority of the work will be with inpatient population.

Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform occupational skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Implements the activities which will be multi-faceted and can occur at any time no limited to formal activities being provided by activities staff and reflect individual patient needs.

Documents subjective and objective findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.

Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards.

Follows Infection Control and Safety guidelines

Fabricates and fits splints, braces and other adaptive devices and trains patients on use according to therapy program. Maintains appropriate inventory for adaptive equipment.

Plans/assists/implements patient activities assessments.