Occupational Therapist

Job Description

General Description:
Under general supervision, performs professional Occupational Therapy activities consisting of planning, evaluating, establishing and implementing individual and group treatment activities under the direction of a physician.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
• Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• Interpret a physician’s referral and select an appropriate standardized evaluation procedure.
• Evaluate patient in the following areas: independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, social skills and various psychosocial skills.
• Interpret the data and develop a treatment plan involving short and long term goals, frequency and duration of treatment.
• Assist patient in carrying out these procedures through the design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices, joint protection and body mechanics.
• Inform patient and family goals and progress.
• Assist with discharge planning by ordering equipment and instructing patient on home therapy plan.
• May supervise students.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional occupational therapy and the materials and supplies utilized in the program.
• Skill in organizing and instructing occupational therapy activities.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions related to therapy needed.
• Good interpersonal skills in establishing effective working relations with staff.
• Ability to communicate instructions and technical information to patients.
• Some computer skills.