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Job description
Job Title
Local candidates will not be considered. Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position.
Experience
Required Experience: Acute and Trauma experience required. Travel not required. Oklahoma license is preferred but not required Preferred Experience: Travel preferred but not required
Education
Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Certifications & Licensure
Required Certifications & Licensure: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: Current license from the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as an Occupational Therapist.
General Description
Under general supervision, performs professional Occupational Therapy activities consisting of planning, evaluating, establishing and implementing individual and group treatment activities under the direction of a physician.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Interpret a physician's referral and select an appropriate standardized evaluation procedure. Evaluate patient in the following areas: independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, social skills and various psychosocial skills. Interpret the data and develop a treatment plan involving short and long term goals, frequency and duration of treatment. Assist patient in carrying out these procedures through the design and fabrication of adaptive equipment and orthotic devices, joint protection and body mechanics. Inform patient and family goals and progress. Assist with discharge planning by ordering equipment and instructing patient on home therapy plan. May supervise students.
General Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional occupational therapy and the materials and supplies utilized in the program. Skill in organizing and instructing occupational therapy activities. Ability to interpret prescriptions related to therapy needed. Good interpersonal skills in establishing effective working relations with staff. Ability to communicate instructions and technical information to patients. Some computer skills.
Worksite address
oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US
Who can apply
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