Occupational Therapist - FS

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.
General Responsibilities:
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:
-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.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A