Occupational Therapist Job Description
Occupational therapist
provides skilled Occupational Therapy treatment to meet the needs of the clients participating in the transitional rehabilitation program on Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute's Golden Valley campus.
Occupational Therapist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Develop and review patient care plans in conjunction with Physiatrist
Participate in clinical quality assurance initiatives
Provide patient education through verbal explanation, visual demonstration, or written documentation
Supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and AidesLong-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Provide care to patients ranging in age from adolescence to geriatrics
Assess and treat all patients admitted to psychiatry both individually and in groups, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, demonstrate clinical reasoning skills, and assume initiative for continued professional growth
Be responsible for evaluating and treating students with disabilities, maintaining daily progress and attendance records, writing progress reports, attending IEP meetings, and recommending adaptive equipment, environmental accommodations, or assistive technology
Work with adults that have developmental disabilities
Assist patients in regaining or retaining their highest functional level considering their physical, psychosocial and perceptual abilities
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards of patient care by directing and supervising ancillary OT staff
Occupational Therapist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Occupational Therapist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, AED
Education for Occupational Therapist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the occupational therapist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy, Science, Education, Graduate, Therapy, School of Occupational Therapy, Department of Education, Human Services, Patient Care, English
Skills for Occupational Therapist
Desired skills for occupational therapist include:
Older adult rehabilitation
Governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings
Rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurologic injury generally
Rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
Regulations
Physical medicine
Normal human growth and development over the lifespan
Physical therapy modalities
Durable medical equipment
Anatomy and physiology
Desired experience for occupational therapist includes:
Working Monday -Friday 8am - 4pm
Provide mandated services to assigned children on caseload in compliance with IFSP/IEP document
Participate in meetings and consultations with education staff and the multidisciplinary team concerning the needs of each child as related to his/her mandated services and progress updates
Use accurate assessment skills to perform functional evaluations with reports reflecting current knowledge and evidence based practices and communicate results effectively in both written and verbal formats
Maintain accurate record keeping and IEP/IFSP goal tracking documentation as required by SED/EI and Coleman School policies for quality assurance and accountability purposes
Be responsible for providing input into and when appropriate fabrication of child's assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and orthotic appliance needs
Occupational Therapist Examples
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Occupational Therapist Job Description
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of occupational therapist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for occupational therapist
- Adhere to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations, facility and Company
- Function as a resource for and provide employees with inservice/cross-training on occupational therapy knowledge and skill areas
- Performs evaluations on patients seen in Occupational Therapy that are thorough, efficient and patient centered
- Results of patient assessments are used as baseline measurements to determine the kind of care required to meet a patient’s initial needs, his/her needs as they change in response to care
- Therapists record on an ongoing basis, treatment rendered, progress and changes in status relative to care
- Patient information is the basis for continuity of care and reimbursement of services
- Provide treatment therapy to patients admitted to Psychiatry including the locked and unlocked units and other areas and including all functional levels, acuity, and special needs
- Coordinate the Psych OT service for adolescents, adults and geri-psych patients for the in-patient and out-patient units
- Ability to assess and treat all patients admitted to psychiatry both individually and in groups
- Assume initiative for continued professional growth
Qualifications for occupational therapist
- Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred
- Currently licensed by the (state) Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
- Current and unencumbered license to practice occupational therapy specific to the state the therapist is assigned to work by the Company
- Successful completion of an occupational therapy program at a school of occupational therapy approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of American Medical Association or the committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
- Graduation from an accredited school of occupational therapy required
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Our company is hiring for an occupational therapist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for occupational therapist
- Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards
- Studying, evaluating, and recording patients' activities and progress
- Reporting to Director of Physical Therapy
- Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity)
- Maintains and documents productivity standards set by the Director
- The Occupational Therapist is charged with completing an initial evaluation
- The OT must take into consideration past and current medical history
- The OT must possess strong communication skills
- Appraise the occupational therapy needs of students to design and implement appropriate remediation, instructional plans and strategies
- Analyze assessment results to drive and inform instruction and Individual Education Program development
Qualifications for occupational therapist
- Massachusetts O.T
- Certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association is required
- Able to work in one of our new state-of-the art facilities
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy
- Current PT/OT license in the state of Illinois
- At least 2 years experience in relevant occupational therapy setting and advanced clinical training required
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an occupational therapist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for occupational therapist
- Provides evaluation, intervention and documentation for children between the ages of 3 and 22 years who have been identified as having special needs that may be physically, developmentally, socially or emotionally disabling using the integrated model of service duties in the Least Restrictive Environment (L.R.E.)
- Provides direct treatment, monitoring and consultation to the educational team to help students acquire educationally related functional activities
- Willing to accept extra assignments based on caseload
- Occupational Therapists are expected to develop, update, and adhere to both a daily and weekly schedule
- Occupational Therapists are expected to maintain records of prior planning or lessons and to keep therapy notes for each child and therapy session and to maintain accurate records of student attendance
- Provide occupational therapy services to clients with upper extremity injuries, disease or disability
- Develop a treatment plan based on data collected implement, monitor, and modify plan to achieve goals
- Provide occupational therapy techniques not limited to P/ROM, joint mobilization, massage, myofascial release, desensitization techniques, dressing changes, and job simulation
- Utilize thermal and electrical physical agent modalities not limited to providing hot/cold packs, fluidotherapy, paraffin/contrast baths, ultrasound, phonophoresis, TENS, NMES, HVPGS, iontophoresis, and biofeedback
- Communicate effectively with fellow staff regarding client's condition, and also may include their physician, rehab nurse, case manager, employer and family members to ensure consistent quality occupational therapy services
Qualifications for occupational therapist
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Current State License as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience as an Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting
- Current State License as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Minimum requirement of B.S
- BLS for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for an occupational therapist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for occupational therapist
- The Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who is responsible for maintaining standards of professional and ethical practice in accordance with regulatory agencies and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- Provide care to
- Works with the Therapy Services Director/Lead Therapist to ensure the supply of appropriate resources to support the programs, services, organizational structure and staffing levels necessary for quality rehabilitation services
- Establish treatment goals and plan of care provide treatment to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
- Need to have proficient use of software systems for the maintenance of patient records and communication with team members
- Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems
- Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients
- Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities
- Evaluates patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress
- Completes and maintains all necessary records and documentation thoroughly, accurately and promptly
Qualifications for occupational therapist
- Outpatient pediatric experience
- Certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and a current license to practice Occupational Therapy through the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT)
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
- Experience providing occupational therapy services to children in school settings
- Ability to travel within SF Bay Area with own transportation (mileage reimbursed beyond usual commute)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required for facilities with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) preferred for facilities without an AED
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of occupational therapist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for occupational therapist
- Maintains appropriate documentation per department, HIPAA, and TJC standards
- Conducts a comprehensive evaluation to identify occupational needs of the patient
- Develops a treatment plan based on patients needs in collaboration with the nurse and patients physician
- Tests and evaluates patients physical and mental abilities to determine realistic rehabilitation goals
- Recommends changes in patients living environment consistent with needs and capabilities
- Instructs patients and families in social and living skills and in the use and care of adaptive equipment
- Teaches appropriate rehabilitation techniques to patients/families and other caregivers
- Collaborates effectively with the nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team
- Communicates with the Clinical Services Supervisor after the initial assessment has been completed, and no less than once every two (2) weeks or more frequently if there is a change in patients status
- Completes all required documentation in accordance with programs policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements
Qualifications for occupational therapist
- Registered Occupational Therapist, licensed in Texas
- Pediatric and acute care experience is preferred
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years pediatric experience required
- Must be eligible for FL licensure
- Florida state license to practice occupational therapy
- Member of professional specialty organizations (AOTA, Florida OT Association) preferred