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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$108,427 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Occupational Therapist Description Occupational Therapists oversee the rehabilitation department and operate patient-specific therapeutic devices to provide quality treatment. OTs exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making. They are expected to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team, including the medical staff and the physician. We are looking for seasoned professionals to join our team and become a valuable member of our well-established practice. Responsibilities Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Understanding policies and regulations to provide a comfortable, clean, and safe clinical environment
Assessing patients and consulting with the physician; developing plans for care with patients and their family
Observing patient status and recommending changes in plan as appropriate
Documenting patient information for medical records
Using equipment as applicable to OT treatments; fabricating splints, braces, hand/wrist covers, etc. to support hand and upper extremity therapy
Educating patients and their family about home exercise programs
Serving as a staff resource on occupational therapy issues
Experience
Two years minimum working experience in a clinical setting
License/Certification
Current California OT license
Current CPR certification