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Plans and carries out programs of occupational therapy for individuals based on the diagnosis and evaluation of the physician to facilitate rehabilitation of the mentally or physically ill patients.
Job Responsibility:
Evaluates the patients’ functional abilities and disabilities by tests, observations and information provided by family members, physician, nursing staff and others
Plans treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps
Educates patients and families in self-care technique, home modification, therapeutic exercise and activity, use of equipment and other relevant areas important for patient functioning and wellbeing
Implements treatment programs of therapy involving activities such as and, exercise, functional activity, self-care tasks, home management tasks, vocational and prevocational skills to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps
Communication with other team members throughout the hospital related to patient progress, therapy recommendations and barriers to discharge
Maintains required patient and department records
Keeps abreast of issues and changes in the field by reading and attending professional meetings and seminars
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Completion of both didactic and clinical requirements
Graduation from curriculum approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association
Or equivalent combination of education and experience