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Occupational Therapist

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LifeStreams

2024-11-06 00:45:02

Job location Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain clients' daily living and work skills of people with brain injury. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities, and continue to live as independently as possible in the setting of their choosing in their own home and cummunity. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.

Responsibilities
Address client's aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality
Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions
Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
Assess client's home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities
Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use
Guide and educate family members and caregivers
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals
Collect data and document processes followed
Regularly follow-up with all client's team

Skills
Proven working experience as occupational therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid license to practice occupational therapy
Master's degree or greater in occupational therapy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:
Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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