Occupational Therapist at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston

Position:
Upson Regional Medical Center – Occupational Therapist
Location:
Thomaston, Georgia
Experience:
Experienced Occupational Therapists and New Graduates Welcome to Apply
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Innovative Therapy Concepts is a Physical Therapist owned and operated Therapy management organization that was founded by Joe Sapp, PT in 2006. We have had a longstanding partnership with Upson Regional to provide management of their therapy services. ITC is searching for an Occupational Therapist that is seeking to join an organization that looks to “Elevate the Experience" as we encounter each patient we serve.

This full-time opportunity at Upson Regional medical Center with patients being evaluated and treated in multiple settings. These settings include inpatient acute setting, and outpatient. Treat a diverse adult population with diagnoses including stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, arthritis, joint replacements, fractures, and other orthopedic or chronic conditions. Help patients improve strength, coordination, upper extremity function, and independence with daily living activities while providing personalized, compassionate care in a rewarding rural setting.

This position will allow a therapist to treat patients throughout the continuum of care providing consistency and continuity of care throughout various hospital based settings.

• Competitive salary plus weekly productivity bonus
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k with company match
  - Vested from day one
• $1,000 continuing education allotment
• Reimbursement for licensure and membership dues
• Wellness Program where we reimburse up to $30 a month towards gym membership as well as participation in active community events (5 K’s/Fun Runs/Mud Runs/Triathlons/etc.)
• Clinical Mentorship targeting the development of your clinical skillset
• Career Development through the ITC Elevate Program focused on both personal and professional growth. We seek to promote from within ITC!
• Referral Program issuing up to $8,000 for the referral of another team member

• Occupational Therapist with a strong drive to learn and grow - enhance your clinical skills while working with an experienced team
• Candidate with a strong emphasis on patient care, quality, outcomes, and efficiency
• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program
• Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
• Excellent communication and people skills
• New graduates are welcome to apply. Our clinical education and mentorship allow for a successful transition from OT school to the clinical environment

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans program involving activities such as manual arts and crafts.

Provides practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, and activities of daily living.

Coordinates participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or disabled persons develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities.

Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.

Selects constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence, prepare individual for return to employment, assist in restoration of functions, and aid in adjustment to disability.

Teaches individuals skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual's progress.

Designs and constructs special equipment for individual and suggests adaptation of…