Occupational Therapist

Living Through My Dreams Home Care, LLC is seeking dedicated, professional, and qualified individuals to meet the ever-growing need to service those in need of occupational therapy. We actively provide services to infants and young children from age birth to three years old, adults ranging from ages 18 through geriatrics, and the I/DD population.

LTMD, LLC is seeking individuals who are eager to help build relationships with children and families while restoring both children and individual functions and helping them reach their maximum level of independence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and hazard-free work environment by following the policies and procedures of Living Through My Dreams Home Care, LLC
• Provide therapy in the child’s home, daycare, preschool, school or natural environment and/or adult facilities or homes
• 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 children/families homes 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 the progress of long and short-term treatment goals
• Collect data and document patient care services
• Manage your own schedule and varying clientele

Skills: include but are not limited to those listed below

• Proven working experience as an occupational therapist working with pediatrics, geriatrics/adults or I/DD population
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy
• Basic computer experience (Microsoft Office, Internet, record management, and email)
• 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/field
• Valid license to practice occupational therapy in good standing
• BS degree or greater in occupational therapy in NC (SC is a bonus)
• Perform appropriate assessment(s) and reassessment(s) of patients functional abilities, including physical, cognitive, emotional and sensory components to evaluate the necessity of skilled occupational therapy intervention; identify and initiate clinically appropriate therapeutic intervention that is evidence-based and comprehensive to the needs of each child or individualand/or as directed by physicians order in accordance with the standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association, the state of employment and by the company.
• Educate and communicate with patients, family members and other patient care professionals regarding the individualized treatment plan for the patient; and routinely provide feedback to patients, their family member(s) and care staff professionals regarding progression, goal achievement and discharge plans.
• Be an active team player that contributes to the culture where everyone thrives.

tags: ALL of Union County, Cabarrus County, Rowan County, Iredell County, Catawba County

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road