Occupational Therapist

Duties

Performs a wide range of duties requiring advanced mastery knowledge of occupational therapy, evidence based medicine and data collection.

Develops and implements complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for patients presenting with a multiplicity of dysfunction and impairments in physical, functional and adaptive areas such as, functional daily activities, adaptive sports, reconditioning, injury prevention, human performance optimization, pain impairments, and reintegration.

Utilizes evaluation techniques to determine patient's current functional level using standardized/clinically accepted measurement and evaluation tools, clinical observations, patient/staff interviews, and review of medical histories.

Provides patient/family education on the injury/disease process and its effect on function, joint protection, energy requirements, ergonomic needs, activity modification and progression of function or changes in impairments.

Provides consultation services on patient management, discharge planning, special equipment needs, and training as appropriate or as assigned. Participates and contributes toward rounds, staff meetings, correspondence and patient conferences.