✨Occupational Therapist - OT - Full-Time✨

As an Occupational Therapist at The Oaks of Bartlett, your primary responsibilities will include creating customized treatment plans aimed at improving patient independence and overall function. You'll work closely with Occupational Therapist Assistants to implement these plans, ensuring that productivity standards are met, and necessary documentation is completed. Your role will be integral to the interdisciplinary team as you help patients achieve significant health outcomes.

To apply for the Occupational Therapist position at The Oaks of Bartlett, you must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid state license (or a pending license if you are a recent graduate). While experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings is advantageous, it is not strictly required.

At The Oaks of Bartlett, you can expect a supportive team culture driven by our core values of integrity, compassion, and teamwork. As an employee-owned company, we prioritize collaboration and belief in mutual success. Team members encourage one another to achieve both personal and professional growth, making it an enriching environment for everyone involved.

Occupational Therapists at The Oaks of Bartlett enjoy a competitive salary and a full benefits package, which includes generous paid time off, professional liability coverage, a comprehensive ESOP retirement plan funded by the employer, and access to a 401(k) and Roth(k) plans. Opportunities for continuing education are also provided to help you advance in your career.

The Occupational Therapist role at The Oaks of Bartlett significantly enhances patient care by developing personalized and engaging treatment plans that allow patients to gain independence and improve their daily functioning. Your expertise and compassion create trust and rapport with patients, leading to outstanding outcomes and better quality of life for those served.

When asked about your experience in creating treatment plans, be specific about your methodology. Discuss how you assess patients' needs, set achievable goals, and tailor interventions to ensure their unique circumstances are considered. Highlight the importance of collaboration with other healthcare professionals in this process, emphasizing the holistic approach you take to patient care.

When addressing this question, focus on your problem-solving skills and adaptability. Share strategies you've employed to engage challenging patients, such as altering therapy techniques or communicating differently to improve their willingness to participate. Highlight any success you've had in overcoming such challenges and the positive outcomes that resulted.

Discuss various motivational strategies you apply, such as setting small, achievable goals, using positive reinforcement, and personalizing your approach based on the patient’s interests. Providing examples from your experience can showcase your creativity and ability to connect with patients on a personal level, thus fostering their engagement and success.

When answering this question, focus on a specific example of effective collaboration. Describe your role within the team, how you communicated with other professionals, and how you contributed to patient care as a unit. Highlight any successful patient outcomes that resulted from your collaborative efforts, which demonstrates your understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork.

This question provides a good opportunity to emphasize your commitment to professional development. Talk about attending workshops, engaging in continuous education, reading current research, or participating in professional organizations. Show your passion for delivering the best care by continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills.

Express your passion for patient care and the joy you experience from helping individuals achieve their goals. Share specific experiences that highlight the impact you've made in your patients' lives, explaining how their progress and improved quality of life serve as a powerful motivator in your career.

When discussing your documentation approach, outline the specific steps you take to ensure accuracy and confidentiality. Mention how you utilize documentation to track patient progress, maintain compliance with regulatory standards, and support communication within the interdisciplinary team. Show that you value both thoroughness and efficiency in your record-keeping.

Explain the assessment techniques you utilize to evaluate patient needs, such as standardized assessments or informal observations. Provide insight into how you integrate these findings to establish meaningful and patient-centered goals, explaining the importance of involving patients in the goal-setting process to increase their motivation and adherence to therapy.

In your response, address current challenges such as funding, access to care, or advancements in technology. Discuss how you've navigated these challenges in your practice and share ideas on how you believe Occupational Therapists can adapt to continue providing high-quality care amidst these issues.

When asked this question, align your response with Symbria's core values and mission. Discuss what resonates with you about their dedication as an employee-owned organization and how their commitment to quality care aligns with your professional goals. Show enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on patient lives.