Plans and conducts occupational therapy program to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled. Program involve activities, such as manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities, designed to help patients or disabled people develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities. Requires a four-year degree in the field of health sciences.: Selects constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest, to increase independence, prepare individual for return to employment, assist in restoration of functions, and aid in adjustment to disability. Teaches individual skills and techniques required for participation in activities, and evaluates individual's progress. Designs and constructs special equipment for individual, and suggests adaptation of individual's work-living environment. Requisitions supplies and equipment. Lays out materials for individual's use, and cleans and repairs tools at end of sessions.
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Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to disabled persons.
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Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to disabled persons.
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Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates subordinate staff and occupational therapy program in hospital, institution, or community setting to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled. To carry out responsibilities at this level typically requires a four-year degree.: Plans program involving activities, such as manual arts and crafts; practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, and activities of daily living; and participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or disabled people develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities. Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities. Selects constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence, prepare individual for return to employment, assist in restoration of functions, and aid in adjustment to disability. Teaches individuals skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual's progress. Designs and constructs special equipment for individual and suggests adaptation of individual's work-living environment. Requisitions supplies and equipment. May conduct training programs or participate in training medical and nursing students and other workers in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
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Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
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Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.
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Plans, directs, implements, and administers ongoing improvement of occupational health and worker's compensation services in a health plan. Manages the Occupational Health-Worker's Compensation staff and implements strategies relative to the development and management of related services. Designs and implements programs to maintain positive relationships between the health plan, physicians, providers, and practice managers. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in occupational health with seven years of related health plan experience.: Participates in weekly patient case conferences with Medical Director, Occupational Health, and Worker's Compensation providers. Manages and coordinates placement and periodic health reviews, return to work assessments, fitness for duty assessments, and confidential medical record maintenance. Monitors the management of on the job injuries or illnesses and health consultations including assessment, treatment and referral to appropriate resources as required. Responsible for hiring, developing and managing a qualified management staff concerned with the maintenance and expansion of assigned services within the health plan. Prepares, manages, and monitors the departmental budget. Ensures that the plan has an adequate number of participating providers in the network to meet business objectives.
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Oversees and manages the delivery of patient care for Occupational Health Services/Employee Health, ensuring that patient care is provided according to established standards of care and practice. Consults with physicians regarding patient assessments, care provided, new services, and other relevant information.: Leads and manages the Occupational Health team including providing direction and guidance to the Medical Director. Develops and coordinates regional internal and external occupational health resources. Collaborates with others to anticipate and control occupational health risks and meet OSHA regulatory and governance requirements. Serves as technical expert and supports the Disability Management, Workers' Compensation, and Human Resources efforts in ADA, FMLA, return-to-work, and other medical issues. Evaluates management systems in occupational and non-occupational areas, such as return-to-work, pre- and post-offer screening, work hardening, and health risk management. Partners with the wellness, health benefits, local medical provider networks, and the contract medical director in defining risk-based processes for health management. Facilitates strategic vendor partnerships for organization's Occupational Health management systems. Develops and reports quality assurance, quality control, and performance metrics to demonstrate positive outcomes for both corporate and regional occupational health programs.
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Manages the Occupational Medicine Department and markets services to area business and industry. Develops and implements a marketing program for occupational medicine services. Manages clinical and non-clinical staff in the Occupational Medicine Department. This position typically requires a licensed Registered Nurse and five years of management in a clinical setting.: Manages the Occupational Medicine Department and markets services to area business and industry. Develops and implements a marketing program for occupational medicine services. Manages clinical and non-clinical staff in the Occupational Medicine Department. Hires, trains, and motivates a qualified staff. Develops and manages the departmental budget. Performs direct sales to area businesses and industry. Presents bids to local business for service contracts. Manages client support services. Services may expand to the full range of occupational and environmental health services. Administers drug screening, breathalyzer, immunization, CPR, and first aid programs. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. This position typically requires a licensed Registered Nurse and five years of management in a clinical setting.
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Plans, directs, organizes, and coordinates subordinate staff and occupational therapy program in hospital, institution, or community setting to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled. To carry out responsibilities at this level typically requires a four-year degree.: Plans program involving activities, such as manual arts and crafts; practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, and activities of daily living; and participation in sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or disabled people develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities. Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities. Selects constructive activities suited to individual's physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest to upgrade individual to maximum independence, prepare individual for return to employment, assist in restoration of functions, and aid in adjustment to disability. Teaches individuals skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual's progress. Designs and constructs special equipment for individual and suggests adaptation of individual's work-living environment. Requisitions supplies and equipment. May conduct training programs or participate in training medical and nursing students and other workers in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
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