Occupational Therapist

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General Description:

Under general supervision, performs professional Occupational Therapy activities consisting of planning, evaluating, establishing and implementing individual and group treatment activities under the direction of a physician.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interpret a physician’s referral and select an appropriate standardized evaluation procedure
• Evaluate patient in the following areas: independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, social skills and various psychosocial skills
• Interpret the data and develop a treatment plan involving short and long term goals, frequency and duration of treatment
• Assist patient in carrying out these procedures through the design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices, joint protection and body mechanics
• Inform patient and family goals and progress
• Assist with discharge planning by ordering equipment and instructing patient on home therapy plan
• May supervise students
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Experience: None

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist OR eligible to sit for the exam; License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional occupational therapy and the materials and supplies utilized in the program.
• Skill in organizing and instructing occupational therapy activities.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions related to therapy needed.
• Good interpersonal skills in establishing effective working relations with staff.
• Ability to communicate instructions and technical information to patients.
• Some computer skills.

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