Occupational Therapist

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: Helps patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Aids patients in improving basic motor functions and reasoning abilities. Assists patients in all activities ranging from computer use to daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. Incorporates physical exercises to increase strength and dexterity. Uses advanced modalities to improve decision‑making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing, and coordination. Instructs patients with permanent disabilities on adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and orthotics. Designs or fabricates special equipment needed at home or work. Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses progress; collaborates with patient and employer to modify the work environment for successful task completion. Assesses home, work, or classroom for hazards and recommends restorative or safety adaptations. Provides guidance to family members and caregivers on safe and effective care methods. Evaluates patient progress and prepares detailed reports. Performs other duties as assigned depending on setting.

Requirements

• BS of Occupational Therapy
• previous experience is a privilege
• tolerance, patience, sensitivity and tact
• ability to work under pressure
• ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds and communicate with relatives
• good time management
• team working skills
• proper, effective and compassionate communication

Skills