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Occupational Therapist

TheraTree

Occupational Therapist

Owensboro, KY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    OUR UNIQUE ROLE We have a radical idea about our role in healthcare. The children in our community cannot be fixed. Because to be fixed, you must be broken. our kids and our families are not broken. They may be facing challenges; challenges that are real valid and effecting their life. We see that.

    It IS our role to GIVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO LIVING HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND WELL BALANCED LIVED. This access is created through developing the skills and giving the tools for living life.

    It's an access for their VOICE to be heard, their BODY to move, and to become INDEPENDENT.

    The children and families who walk through our doors are not broken, they are perfectly imperfect humans and we believe this to our core.

    It is OUR MISSION to create a COMMUNITY ALIGNED in this vision;* TO GIVE children AND families access TO happy, healthy AND well-balanced lives THROUGH removing barriers. TOGETHER, we grow minds, bodies, and spirits. *

    TheraTree, LLC. is looking for an exemplary Occupational Therapist to work with the pediatric population in the outpatient, school, and home settings. The Occupation Therapist evaluates, designs and implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to clients to facilitate increased dependence and functioning.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
    • Registration obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
    • S/he must be licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of Kentucky.
    • Must have and maintain current CPR & First Aid certification.
    • Must maintain up to date Immunizations including documentation of TB skin test.
    • Pass background check.
    • Valid driver's license

    Additional Information

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Evaluate client's’ functional performance, underlying deficits, and qualification for occupational therapy services in various settings.
    • Create and implements patient’s individualized treatment plan, including application of therapeutic techniques in such areas as activities of daily living, fine motor skills, visual motor integration, manual dexterity, cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, balance.
    • Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants in accordance with KBLOT regulations.
    • Works with other members of the treatment team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each client.
    • Instructs clients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program.
    • Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all clients.
    • Attends and contributes to required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy.
    • Ensures that clients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
    • Maintain client caseload schedule.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer offering the right candidate a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and remain passionate about working with pediatrics. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plans, include a retirement plan with employer match. Professional development opportunities and support also offered, in the applicable field to support our therapists in their continuing education and growth.

    Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter.

    M/F/D/V AA/EOE