About this role
Position Title:
Occupational Therapist - NICUDepartment:
Pediatric Rehab ServicesJob Description:
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Experience: None
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist OR eligible to sit for the exam; License must be obtained
within six (6) months of hire. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
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What you'll do
- The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients in various areas and develop treatment plans based on physician referrals. They will assist patients in therapy procedures and inform families about goals and progress.
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