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Occupational Therapist-Martin

CompanyAppalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
LocationMartin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 17, 2026
About The Company
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), the Healthcare System of Appalachia, and ranked as one of the Top 10 Employers in Kentucky by Forbes Magazine, is a not-for-profit health system operating 13 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Prestonsburg, South Williamson, West Liberty and Whitesburg in Kentucky; as well as Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies. ARH employs more than 6,000 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $330 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 600 active and courtesy medical staff members. ARH is the largest provider of care and single largest employer in southeastern Kentucky and the third largest private employer in southern West Virginia, and is consistently recognized for its medical excellence.
About the Role

Overview

The Occupational Therapist is accountable for the developing, implementing, and maintaining a program to facilitate rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped individuals.

Responsibilities

Plans rehabilitation programs which involved manual arts, practice in prevocation, vocation, homemaking skills, daily living, sensorimotor, educational and recreational activities to assist patients in functioning or adjusting to handicaps.

 

            Selects activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient and coordinates program with other therapeutic activities.

 

            Selects constructive activities for patients to upgrade patient to maximum independence, prepare patient for return to work, to assist in restoration of functions and aid in adjustment to disability.

 

            Teaches patients skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates patient's progress.

 

            Suggests special equipment for patient to use in adaption to work-living environment.

 

            Lays out materials for patients use and cleans and repairs tools at end of session.

           

            Conducts and participates in training programs.

 

            May make and fit adoptive devices such as splints, braces, etc.

 

            Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited college and licensed as an Occupational Therapist.

 

                                                                            OR

 

            Certified as Occupational Therapist as state required.

Key Skills
Rehabilitation planningPatient assessmentSensorimotor activitiesDaily living skills trainingHomemaking skills trainingAdaptive device fittingSplintingBracingPatient progress evaluationTherapeutic activity coordination
Categories
HealthcareSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist develops and implements rehabilitation programs to assist patients in restoring function and achieving maximum independence. They teach patients necessary daily living skills and coordinate therapeutic activities to support adjustment to disabilities.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1414
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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