Occupational Therapist

Summary:

• Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.
• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member providing patient assessment/re-assessment, direct patient care, and individualized care planning/implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to physician orders for occupational therapy. Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients. Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies treatment plan accordingly.
• Develops functional goals based on patient and/or family expectations.
• Develop, improve or restore skills in activities of daily living, work or productive activities. Seeks clarification of physician orders as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• One - two years clinical experience required.
• Activities program must be directed by State certified, TR, OT/COTA experienced 2 years within the last 5 years.
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline.
• State of Kentucky Occupational Therapist License.