Occupational Therapist

Job Description

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An Occupational Therapist is a rehabilitation professional that performs a functional evaluation of the client; conducts the planning and utilization of a program of purposeful activities; implements the development and utilization of a treatment program, and / or consultation with the client, family, caregiver or organization in order to restore, develop or maintain adaptive skills, and / or performance abilities designed to achieve maximal physical, cognitive and mental functioning of the client associated with his or her activities of daily living and daily life tasks. A treatment program designed to restore function, shall be rendered on the prescription or referral of a physician, nurse practitioner or other health care provider acting within his or her scope of practice pursuant to this title. They evaluate, treat, and prevent disability, injury and disease so as to maximize functional independence. They provide supervision to certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA).

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Evaluates and assesses the patient based on subjective and objective information obtained through interview, medical chart review, formal and informal test administration, with appropriate analysis and interpretation of results, to develop a plan of care. Establishes a written treatment plan based upon the results of the evaluation to establish objective, measurable, functional patient focused goals with time frames. Re-assesses the patients status when goals are not met or when a change in status has occurred. Involves patient / family in establishing the treatment plan and accommodates for individual needs (cultural differences, language, etc.)

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QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

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EXPERIENCE

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EDUCATION

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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

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OTHER

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