Licensed Occupational Therapist
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Position Summary
Position Responsibilities
Position Requirements
Marginal Responsibilities
Physical Demands
Position Responsibilities
Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills
Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities
Affords patients assistance in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating
Utilizes physical exercises to increase patients' strength and dexterity
Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination
Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics
Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work
Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient's progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed
Assesses patients' home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations
Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals
Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Position Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited OT program with current OT license, in good standing with the State licensing board
- New Grads Welcome To Apply!
Marginal Responsibilities
- Supervises and directs the duties of occupational therapy assistants
- Requisitions Supplies And Equipment
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift/move fifty (50) pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Fine motor skills
- Visual acuity