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Provides occupational therapy services to patients to include treatment, standardized assessment data and documentation under the supervision of an occupational therapist. This position requires an Associate's degree in an occupational therapy assistant program required and certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.: Demonstrates and articulates sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation and monitoring of patient progress. Assists in evaluation of clients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Recognizes and reports to therapist when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual patient needs. Administers therapy in the context of the patient's age, total needs perspective and environment. Performs age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and relative to individual patient's problems. Consistently reports to therapist patient progress/status to allow for updated of goals and modification of treatment program. Recommends discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services, if needed. Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist, designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency. Fabricates splints and other assistant devices. Carries out general activity program for individuals or groups. Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment. Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies. This position requires an Associate's degree in an occupational therapy assistant program required and certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. May be responsible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports. May teach basic living skills to institutionalized, mentally retarded adults. May assist Educational Specialist or Clinical Psychologist in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Assists Occupational Therapist in administering occupational therapy program in hospital, related facility, or community setting for physically, developmentally, mentally disabled, or emotionally disabled clients. Assists in evaluation of clients' daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations. Assists in planning and implementing educational, vocational, and recreational programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist, designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency. May require certification.: Designs and adapts equipment and working-living environment. Fabricates splints and other assistant devices. Reports information and observations to supervisor. Carries out general activity program for individuals or groups. Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment. Prepares work materials, assists in maintenance of equipment, and orders supplies. May be responsible for maintaining observed information in client records and preparing reports. May teach basic living skills to institutionalized, developmentally disabled adults. May assist social worker or psychologist in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.

Medical Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Occupational Therapy Supervisor

Supervises occupational therapy employees and oversees operations of the Occupational Therapy Department. Evaluates patients' needs and administers therapy to preserve and improve abilities for independent function, such as range of motion, strength, tolerance, coordination, behavioral management skills, social skills, and activities of daily living. Requires current licensure as an Occupational Therapist and three years of experience in occupational therapy.: Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in planning and administering occupational therapy treatment programs to rehabilitate mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled patients. Plans and administers occupational therapy treatment programs designed to help patients or disabled persons develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities. Establishes standards of work performance and methods of operation for department. Monitors work activities to ensure that employees are following prescribed procedures to meet organizational standards. Inspects daily inventory, maintains records of supply usage, and compiles periodic reports. Selects constructive activities suited to the physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest of the patient to assist in restoring independence and performance of functions, assist in adjustment to disability and prepare individual for return to employment. Assesses the learning needs and capabilities of patients and caregivers with regard to age, level of understanding, and emotional status. Utilizes appropriate methods and materials for effective learning, monitoring response to education, and adapting the treatment program appropriately. Provides concise patient care documentation. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic, orthotic and other adaptive and assistive devices and constructs or modifies as necessary. Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with Federal requirements, and writes reports indicative of progress or regression. Performs age appropriate advanced competency skills in area of practice and with respect to the individual patient's problems. Recommends discharge of patient at point of optimal benefit of treatment, making appropriate provision for continuing services if needed. Teaches skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates progress. Designs and constructs special equipment and suggests adaptation of the patient's work-living environment. May be responsible for developing work schedules.

Occupational Therapy Aide

Assists Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in occupational therapy program in hospital or similar institution. Performs program support services, such as transporting patient, assembling equipment, and preparing and maintaining work areas, as directed by professional staff.: Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment. May help professional staff demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts, games, and daily living activities to patients. May assist in selected aspects of patient services as assigned.

Aide Occupational Therapy

Director Occupational Therapy

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.

Head of Occupational Therapy

Medical Occupational Therapy Aide

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