Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma and graduate of an accredited COTA program with A.A.S. in OT
• Licensed as COTA/L in State.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in neuro–rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

• Assures all program participants receive scheduled occupational therapy treatments and documents therapy sessions.
• Performs active, passive and/or resistive therapeutic exercises, general therapy principles on program participants.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contra-indications of heating modalities and techniques.
• Fabricates appropriate splints under instruction of occupational therapist and instructs program participant in splint wear and care.
• Trains program participants in homebound and community level, including endurance training.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of occupational therapy equipment and therapeutic exercise treatments.
• Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program and participates in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested. Adheres to ethics of confidentiality.
• Takes inventory of current occupational therapy equipment and confers with department regarding current status and future needs. Requests supplies as needed.
• Maintains or checks daily billing logs for program participants.
• Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Benefits

• Great flexibility