Occupational Therapist - 743019

Tiered Sign On Bonus of $5,000

$5,000 Retention Bonus for up to three years

Possible Relocation Reimbursement (dependent on location and receipts provided)

* Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
* Assist clients in performing activities of all types
* Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity
* Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
* Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.
* Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work
* Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.
* Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.
* Observe and evaluate patient's progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
* Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient's needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
* Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.
* Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies

Education

Required:

Bachelors

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

L-Occ Therapist

Preferred:

C-BLS