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Form of workSeeking a full-time Occupational Therapist with experience (preferred).
Responsibilities include assessing the functional needs of physically disabled patients, developing treatment goals, planning and implementing appropriate treatment plans using various occupational therapy procedures. This role requires the Occupational Therapist to possess the necessary knowledge and skills to provide care suitable for patients of all ages within their department. The individual must also demonstrate an understanding of the principles of growth and development throughout the lifespan and provide care accordingly.
Primary Duties
Conduct an objective and quantifiable assessment of the baseline level of self-care function for each referred patient, taking into account the patient's treatment diagnosis. This assessment should cover pertinent medical and onset history, cognitive function, sensory-perceptual-motor function, as well as self-care and activities of daily living function. The collected baseline information should be sufficient to establish treatment outcome goals effectively.
Based on the initial patient assessment, identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. These goals should be expressed in measurable terms and be realistic and suitable for the patient's condition.
Create and implement treatment programs that align with the established treatment outcome goals and aim to achieve or significantly progress towards these goals. The treatment programs should be responsive to the patient's clinical response and provide consistent and continuous care to enhance the patient's progress.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Valid Occupational Therapy license in the State of Virginia. Candidates may apply before graduation or licensure
Current Basic Life Support certification
Must have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Must have a Master's degree in a Occupational Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible OT experience. The qualifying Occupational Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Occupational Therapy.
