Toledo, Oh - Medical - Dodd - Northwest Ohio Developmental Center (Nodc) - Occupational Therapist -

Bill Rate - ***
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 State of Ohio 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.