PRN Occupational Therapist
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TherapySouth
AL
Summary
The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering individualized occupational therapy programs to improve patient physical functioning and alleviate pain. They must also document patient progress, supervise support staff, and instruct patients and families on home treatment procedures.
Job Description
TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT, LAT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to a patient's home or work". All of our clinics maintain a friendly atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. Having several locations allows patients to conveniently attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. We know our patients' names when they walk in the door of our clinics!
At TherapySouth, we are dedicated to keeping our Core Values at the forefront of our minds. We believe in:
- Perseverance
- Faith
- Family
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Service
- Giving
- Fitness
TherapySouth is looking for a talented team-player for our Staff Occupational Therapist opening. If being mentored by an experienced team of specialists in an outpatient hand therapy setting interests you, please apply below!
The Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering programs of occupational therapy as requested by referring physician and as evidenced by the patient’s needs.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate, prepare, and carry out individually designed programs of occupational therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients.
- Complete patient related documentation.
- Supervise supportive personnel for accurate and timely completion of delegated job tasks.
- Flexibility in treating a varying daily patient load including evaluations, walk-ins and follow up visits.
- Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company.
Requirements:
- A master’s degree in an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) approved occupational therapy program.
- A current license from the state Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- Duties require extensive standing and walking.
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
TherapySouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to patients' home or work".
Our practice has over 45 clinics throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi with convenient locations, allowing patients to attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. Our clinics maintain an informal atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. We know our patient's names when they walk in the door of our clinics!
Clinical excellence is the foundation of our successful patient outcomes. Many of our therapists have advanced certification in orthopedic physical therapy, as well as other specialty areas including manual therapy, women's health, orthotics and hand therapy/occupational therapy.
Thousands of physicians in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia trust TherapySouth to care for their patients each day. We work with physicians, families, employers and insurance companies to ensure the best care possible for every patient.
Founded
2006
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
TherapySouth was founded in July 2006 by Steve Foster, PT. His vision was that TherapySouth would be a therapist-owned practice, specializing in "hands-on care, close to patients' home or work".
Our practice has over 45 clinics throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi with convenient locations, allowing patients to attend physical therapy two to three times per week to improve their daily functions. Our clinics maintain an informal atmosphere that helps patients feel at home in their surroundings. We know our patient's names when they walk in the door of our clinics!
Clinical excellence is the foundation of our successful patient outcomes. Many of our therapists have advanced certification in orthopedic physical therapy, as well as other specialty areas including manual therapy, women's health, orthotics and hand therapy/occupational therapy.
Thousands of physicians in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia trust TherapySouth to care for their patients each day. We work with physicians, families, employers and insurance companies to ensure the best care possible for every patient.
Founded
2006
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Birmingham, Alabama
