Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Communication Skills, Customer Training, Data Collection, Interpersonal Skills, Occupational Therapy, Performance Management, Progress Reports
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
27 days ago
Benefits:
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PRN
Job Overview We are seeking a patient-focused Occupational Therapist to help clients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. You will provide effective, client-centered interventions that enhance independence and improve quality of life.
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
Requirements
Proven working experience as Occupational Therapist
Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale)
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Professional behaviour.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Valid license to practice occupational therapy
For a faster application process, please email your contact number, resume, and license/certificate to genevieve@dignitywithcare.net with the subject line: Application – [Position Name].