Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living
Job Summary
Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.
Matching Summary
Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
Salary
$38.20 - $57.30
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient evaluation and treatment planning
fabricate assistive devices and splints
patient and family teaching
documentation of patient care
manual techniques and patient positioning
use of modalities and exercise equipment
Nice-to-have
performance improvement activities
professional educational growth
orientation of new staff
evaluation of co-workers
Key Requirements
Occupational Therapist license
Basic Life Support certification
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills