Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Versailles, KY
Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000 per year
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

• Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Educational Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) Match
• Free Parking

• Assess patients' ability to safely and effectively perform occupational tasks and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy treatment plans using appropriate modalities, adjusting as necessary to reflect the patient's evolving needs.
• Document patient progress, both subjectively and objectively, and make modifications to treatment plans based on patient response.
• Educate patients and their families on deficits, adaptive equipment, and therapy exercises.
• Assist with discharge planning by recommending adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs) and therapy technicians as per state regulations and practice standards.
• Follow Infection Control and Safety guidelines to ensure a safe treatment environment.
• Fabricate and fit splints, braces, and other adaptive devices as required by the therapy program.
• Plan, assist, and implement patient activities assessments that reflect individual patient needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Master's or Doctoral degree preferred

Skills:

• Strong critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in navigating multiple complex software systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking, understanding).
• Completion of Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA BLS can be obtained within 60 days of hire).

Licenses:

• State of Kentucky Occupational Therapist License required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of clinical experience required.
• Experience in directing activities programs (certified TR, OT/COTA) with at least 2 years in the last 5 years preferred.