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Occupational Therapist (OT) -Permanent
Location: US-SC-Aiken
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Permanent Location: Aiken, SC Position Information : - The Occupational Therapist facilitates the development and rehabilitation of physically disabled persons, maximizing the functional status of the hospitalized patient. Responsibilities are to evaluate, plan, implement, and modify age-appropriate treatment programs, participates in discharge planning, performs administrative duties, participates in PI, pursues professional growth, and performs other duties as assigned.
Occupational Therapist - OT to improve the lives of the people we serve through compassion and innovation in healthcare.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES : - For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
- Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
- May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
- May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
- Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
- Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- Participates in discharge planning for the patient.
- Specialty certification from AOTA.
Qualifications - A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational Therapy Association).
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
- Ability to assess patient condition and work with treatment plans.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
United Health Systems
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