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Assists in implementing & planning of standard occupational therapy treatments, techniques & activities within scope of
practice as set forth in Division (5)(c) of Section 4755.01 of Ohio Revised Code under general supervision of an
Occupational Therapist (e.g., develop, improve or restore function, compensate for dysfunction &/or minimize debilitation
for persons diagnosed with chronic or acute physical handicaps, emotional disorders &/or developmental disabilities such
as mental illness, schizophrenia & depression; administers standardized assessments such as Kohl man Evaluation of
Living Skills & Allen level Cognitive Screen; assist patients in increasing skills necessary to cope with daily living; provides
treatment to patients on one on one or in group settings; participates in design & construction of orthotic devices/adaptive
equipment &/or modifications of wheelchairs; prepares patients for independent community living to include motor skills,
anger management, stress management; provides community resources for peer support & recovery; refers patients to
local county agencies for employment, schooling, training, socialization &/or mental health services; provides input in
conjunction with treatment team members to develop treatment goals & objectives; participates with treatment team & unit
manager in developing methodologies, policies & procedures for implementation of occupational therapy program).
Conducts interviews with clients, gather information & history of client through information obtained in interviews & chart
reviews of occupational therapy assessments; participates in treatment team meetings to discuss patients performance &
progress in occupational therapy groups &/or one-on-one interventions; collaborates with treatment team members (e.g.,
psychology; social worker; case manager) to develop individual patient programs, progress notes, weekly &/or monthly
updates.
MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:
Current State of Ohio Occupational Therapy Assistant License
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