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Pediatric 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.
$91,444 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine their occupational therapy needs
- Develop individualized treatment plans to help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities
- Provide therapeutic interventions to patients, including exercises, activities, and adaptive equipment
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Educate patients and their families on strategies for managing their conditions and maximizing independence
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
Skills:
Pediatrics:
Specialized knowledge and experience in providing occupational therapy services to pediatric patients- Physiology knowledge: Understanding of human physiology and how it relates to occupational therapy interventions
- Patient service: Strong focus on providing excellent patient care and customer service
- Case management: Ability to effectively manage a caseload of patients, including coordinating care with other healthcare professionals and ensuring timely documentation
- Anatomy knowledge: Understanding of human anatomy and how it relates to occupational therapy interventions Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of skills required for the position of Occupational Therapist.
Job Types:
Part-time, PRN Pay:
$32.00- $80.