We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
CME provides pediatric therapy to the surrounding area with flexible schedules and competitive pay. We offer vision, dental, supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid professional dues, therapy material reimbursement, paid CEUs, PTO, minimal paperwork, unlimited time off, paperless documentation, multidiscipline approach, vanning program and very little traveling. We offer supervisor pay. Caseload includes afterschool clients from Monday-Thursday.
If you are interested in joining CME, please contact the office at 870-932-0090, email your resume to nicole.cmeinc@gmail.com, or upload your resume on our website at https://cme-inc.org/contact-us/#job-opportunities.
*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 client
*Skills*
* Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
* Experience with computer programs such as digital documentation
* 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
* Masters or greater in occupational therapy
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 25 - 35 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* License reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
License/Certification:
* OTR License (Required)
Work Location: In person