Occupational Therapist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates task performance skills and develops programs to restore patients’ abilities. The role provides patient education about occupational therapy procedures and maintains documentation of treatment plans and progress. The Occupational Therapist reports to the Manager and works full time at the Durant Clinic, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy with a degree as an Occupational Therapist.
Occupational Therapist licensure in Oklahoma, or a license in any U.S. state for Commissioned Corps applicants, with one year to obtain Oklahoma licensure.
BLS certification within 90 days of employment.
Basic understanding of adaptive equipment, DME, and orthotics.
Basic understanding of pediatrics.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive evaluations to determine plans of care.
Direct patients through treatment and provide education and planning to support their goals.
Promote participation in daily occupations through individualized interventions that restore function, compensate for or remediate deficits, and prevent further impairments.
Provide interventions using therapeutic activities, exercises, education, and training.
Identify needed adaptive equipment, DME, and orthotics, and initiate acquisition of these items.
Habilitate patients with congenital and developmental delays.
Train facility and clinic staff in areas related to occupational therapy.
Oversee occupational therapy assistants, students, and office personnel to ensure quality patient care and therapy services.
Complete patient documentation in the electronic health record.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.