Occupational Therapist

11. Screens, examines, and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information, and interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to the application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:

• Cognitive skills

• Muscle strength coordination.

• Endurance.

• Mobility

• Perceptual abilities.

• Sensory awareness.

• Sitting and standing tolerance.

• Balance

• Activities of daily living

• Joint protection

• Work simplification

• Orientation

• Physical agent modalities

12. Designs, fabricates, fits, and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.

13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

14. Instruct patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.

15. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress the plan of treatment.

16. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist (OT) therapy program.

• Current DE state licensure.

• CPR Certification.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Results-oriented with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with therapy documentation (NetHealth).

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.