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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.
$90,289 / year median in Oklahoma
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapist Northwest Nursing Center - 3.2 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details PRN 15 hours ago Qualifications Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Conduct regular screening of residents to figure out the best intervention or treatment for each individual patient Evaluate residents to inform and develop treatment plans; establish short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve goals Interpret and communicate evaluation findings, treatment plans, and recommendations to residents, families/caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with other team members Conduct therapy according to established treatment plan and ensure proper documentation and billing of occupational therapy services Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively treat patients Oversee COTA as needed and ensure all documentation and treatments are carried out with clinical excellence and proper reimbursement practices are being followed Performs other tasks as assigned by the Administrator of the facility or Director of Rehabilitation. Degree in Occupational Therapy MUST have an Active Occupational Therapy license in practicing state(s) Ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification