Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

• Plans rehabilitation programs involving manual arts, practice in prevocation, vocation, homemaking skills, daily living, sensorimotor, educational and recreational activities.
• 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, aid 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 adaptation 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.
• Makes and fits adoptive devices such as splints, braces, etc.

Qualifications

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