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Occupational Therapist (OT)
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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.
$90,843 / year median in Minnesota
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Position:
Occupational Therapist - (Full Time or PRN)Primary Job Responsibilities:
To provide quality Occupational therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards. To evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conduct specialized evaluations as indicated. To supervise and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in the implementation of the treatment plan. Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use Guide and educate family members and caregivers Observe, note, and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals Qualifications Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited program. Active Minnesota Occupational Therapist (OT) license in good standing. Experience in skilled nursing, home health, or rehabilitation settings preferred. Reasons to joinEdenbrook:
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