Occupational Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for licensure.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• At least one year of work experience as an occupational therapist.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Compassion and patience.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform varied activities, including sitting, walking, squatting, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to use a variety of equipment, including a telephone, writing instruments, PC, fax, and physical therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical histories and develop personalized plans to improve their health and wellness.
• Evaluate patients’ mental or physical conditions.
• Study, evaluate, and report patients’ reactions to treatment programs, initiating changes as appropriate.
• Respect patients’ rights to treatment and involvement in treatment decisions.
• Analyze patients’ home and/or work environments and recommend accommodations to improve daily quality of life.
• Educate family members and/or employers about accommodations and program progress.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.