Job Description

Key responsibilities of an occupational therapist include:

Patient assessment:

Conducting comprehensive evaluations to assess a patient's physical abilities, functional limitations, and needs related to daily living activities.

Treatment planning:

Developing individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, including goals and interventions to improve function.

Therapeutic interventions:

Implementing a range of activities and techniques to address specific needs, such as: Sensory integration activities Motor skills development Activities of daily living (ADL) training (bathing, dressing, eating) Cognitive rehabilitation exercises Adaptive equipment training Work hardening programs

Patient education:

Teaching patients and their families about their condition, self-management strategies, and home exercise programs

Collaboration:

Working with other healthcare professionals like physical therapists, physicians, and social workers to coordinate patient care
Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited program
Key skills for an occupational therapist:

Excellent assessment and evaluation skills Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Manual dexterity and ability to adapt activities Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and developmental stages Ability to work with diverse populations and adapt interventions based on individual needs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?14,753.76 - ?43,120.98 per month

Work Location: In person