Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy.
• Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients.
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develops, improves, or restores skills in activities of daily living, work, or productive activities.
• Sets and seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Required: Bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy.
• Experience: Preferred: 2 years as a practicing OT in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications: Required: State Licensure. AHA BLS.