Occupational Therapist

Position Description:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing physician-ordered evaluations and treatment for patients, including setting short- and long-term goals as well as the prevention of regression.

Occupational Therapist Position Responsibilities:

• Under physician’s orders, evaluate and treat patients with disorders that prohibit or delay self-care
• Prepare detailed documentation of treatment provided, length of treatment, and progress toward outcomes identified in the plan of care
• Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individual needs of a diverse population of patients including short- and long-term goals
• Perform screenings to detect self-care disorders
• Educate patients, parents, and caregivers about functional and self-care delays, causes, and plan or treatment
• Report patient progress and current status to appropriate parties including family members, caregiver, or medical professional
• Team with parent, caregiver, or other therapists in a therapy session, as appropriate
• Make appropriate referrals for additional patient services, as needed
• Participate in bi-monthly therapy meetings as required
• Attend CEU training as needed to maintain professional license requirements
• Comply with federal, state, and local certification requirements
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Education:

(include, but are not limited to)

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university
• Passed national boards
• Ability to move freely in office and clinical areas
• Thorough understanding of pediatric occupational delays, causes, and treatments
• Excellent communication skills: oral and written

Occupational Therapist Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel to other APT locations as needed
• Ability to move freely around office and clinical settings for patient treatment
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to sit for brief to extended periods and work on computer