Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide quality occupational therapy services to patients, focusing on improving their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
Asylum, TPS, or DACA status applicants are encouraged to apply. Canadians are also welcome to apply.
This position is available at multiple locations, with relocation support provided by Flint.
About us
Flint Allied Health is a medical staffing company providing Asylum seekers and other international medical professionals a full-time job placement among it's network of partner hospitals. Flint Healthcare has a unique US Green Card sponsorship program for it's candidates.
Visa / Green Card Visa Sponsorship is included as part of this position. Full-time role with a 3 year commitment.
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Job Type: Full-time employment
Pay: $38.00 - $55.00 USD per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Education and Training Required:
- Bachelor degree or beyond.
- Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program, certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
- Licensure in any US states.
- BLS Certification
Experience:
- A least 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy preferred.
Job Description:
- Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
- Assist clients in performing activities of all types.
- Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity.
- Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
- Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.
- Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work.
- Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.
- Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.
- Observe and evaluate patient’s progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
- Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient’s needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
- Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54.00-$78.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- What is your current passport country?
- What is your current status in Canada: Citizen, Permanent Resident (PR), or other?
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License in the US? (preferred)
- Canadian passport (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
