Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (West Palm Beach, FL)
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.
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 Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals Requirements 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 Valid licence to practice occupational therapy BS degree or greater in occupational therapy Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession MHS123 Recommended Skills Occupational Therapy Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Adaptive Equipments Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
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 Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals Requirements 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 Valid licence to practice occupational therapy BS degree or greater in occupational therapy Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession MHS123 Recommended Skills Occupational Therapy Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Adaptive Equipments Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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