iLocatum

Tuscaloosa, AL

School Based Occupational Therapist, OT

Join our expanding team at a Home Health Agency in beautiful Tuscaloosa, AL! We are currently seeking experienced occupational therapists to join our dedicated staff.

Position Summary:

As an Educational Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating and providing treatment to patients in order to enhance their participation in daily activities such as dressing, toileting, bathing, cooking, and recreational pursuits. Our therapy sessions focus on exercises that promote stretching, strengthening, and flexibility, aiming to restore joint motion, muscle strength, and fine motor abilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assessments and provide supervision during therapy sessions
  • Assist individuals in developing fine motor skills, including grasping, releasing objects, and improving handwriting
  • Address hand-eye coordination to enhance play skills, such as hitting a target, batting a ball, or copying information from a blackboard
  • Support individuals with developmental delays in carrying out daily tasks more independently, including toileting, bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and feeding themselves
  • Work with individuals who have sensory and attention issues to improve focus and social skills
  • Teach anger-management techniques to individuals with behavioral disorders, emphasizing positive ways of dealing with anger such as expressive writing or engaging in physical activities
  • Evaluate patients' need for specialized equipment, such as wheelchairs, splints, bathing aids, dressing devices, or communication aids

Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree, with either a master's degree or a clinical doctorate
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt and embrace change
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with other healthcare professionals
  • Proficient in documentation and writing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a warm personality
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