Duration: Long Term
Job Description:
- Assesses clients/consumers' physical capacities, developmental &/or psychosocial functions (e.g., motor cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, physical capacities) using standardized &/or non-standardized assessment & measuring tools, plans, coordinates & implements occupational therapy group or individual treatment plans for clients/consumers.
- Determines appropriate therapy techniques & sequence & coordinates treatment plans with other programs for overall client/consumer benefit.
- Provides consultation with clients/consumers, other health care professionals & interested outside parties regarding client/consumer progress, recommendations for treatment & integration of plans with other programs;
- Participates in planning, organizing & controlling occupational therapy services, policies & procedures; participates as interdisciplinary
team member; assesses & locates suitable adaptive equipment. - Documents evaluations, observations & assessments of client/consumer performance; records treatment plans & revisions.
- Requisitions supplies & equipment; maintains records; keeps abreast of current knowledge relevant to occupational therapy through reading & attending in-service & mandated training.
- Attends staff meetings.
Major Worker Characteristics:
- Knowledge of occupational therapy; safety practices relative to occupational therapy; social sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work).
- Skill in use, fabrication & maintenance of orthotic & prosthetic devices & occupational therapy equipment.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
- Deal with some abstract variables in familiar context.
- Understand technical manuals & verbal instructions associated with occupational therapy.
- Establish & maintain sensitive client/therapist relationships; establish & maintain atmosphere of mutual confidence.
- Developed after employment.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.