Occupational Therapist

Job Description
JOB DUTIES IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE: (These duties are illustrative only. Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.)
•Assesses clients/consumers' physical capacities, developmental &/or psychosocial functions (e.g., motor cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, physical capacities) using standardized &/or non-standardized assessment & measuring tools, plans, coordinates & implements occupational therapy group or individual treatment plans for clients/consumers, determines appropriate therapy techniques & sequence & coordinates treatment plans with other programs for overall client/consumer benefit. Provides consultation with clients/consumers, other health care professionals & interested outside parties regarding client/consumer progress, recommendations for treatment & integration of plans with other programs; participates in planning, organizing & controlling occupational therapy services, policies & procedures; participates as interdisciplinary team member; assesses & locates suitable adaptive equipment.
•Documents evaluations, observations & assessments of client/consumer performance; records treatment plans & revisions; requisitions supplies & equipment; maintains records; keeps abreast of current knowledge relevant to occupational therapy through reading & attending in-service & mandated training; attends staff meetings.
MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of occupational therapy; safety practices relative to occupational therapy; social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work). Skill in use, fabrication & maintenance of orthotic & prosthetic devices & occupational therapy equipment. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; deal with some abstract variables in familiar context; understand technical manuals & verbal instructions associated with occupational therapy; establish & maintain sensitive client/therapist relationships; establish & maintain atmosphere of mutual confidence. (*) Developed after employment.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Current *** Occupational Therapist License pursuant to Section 4755.02 of Revised Code.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED REMAINING IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Biennial renewal of licensure as Occupational Therapist.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to unpredictable behavior of clients/ consumers.