Mobile Occupational Therapist OT/COTA - Naples, FL
James Ferrara Lymphedema Therapist
Naples, FL, USA
6/14/2022
Healthcare
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a committed and patient-focused Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant to perform complete decongestive therapy in the patients home. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the person.
Skills
- 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
- Proven work experience as Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of lymphedema therapy
- Professional behaviour
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy/physical therapy/occupational therapy assistant .
You Will Be Responsible For:
- Assesses patient ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills
- Designs appropriate plans of care, including type and frequency of treatment
- Implements treatment plans using appropriate modalities
- Documents patient progress
- Plans and assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs
- 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
- Regularly follow-up client.
What You Will Need:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current valid State license as a Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist
- Professional Liability Insurance.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote
