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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - PRN $65.00
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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.
$86,401 / year median in Texas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description Summary:
The Occupational Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients ordered occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Occupational Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the utilization and supervision of volunteers, students, support staff, and assistants relating to the provision of occupational therapy services
- Responsible for interpretation/implementation of physician orders, provision of safe care to customers, protection of confidential information, professional communication, economic use of time/resources, and creation of a positive work/therapy environment
- Performs other diverse duties as requested
Requirements:
Education/Skills- Master's Degree Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- OT License in the state of employment