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Start Date: January 1, 2025
End Date: January 1, 2026
Contact Number: 412-770-5463

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will play a crucial role in helping individuals of all ages achieve independence and meaningful participation in their daily activities, or occupations. Your expertise in assessing functional abilities, identifying barriers to participation, and implementing targeted interventions will empower individuals to enhance their quality of life and achieve their personal goals across various settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Comprehensive Assessment and Evaluation:
    • Conduct thorough assessments of individuals’ physical, cognitive, sensory, and psychosocial functioning, as well as their environmental and contextual factors that influence participation in daily activities.
    • Collaborate with individuals to identify their priorities, interests, and goals related to activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), work, leisure, and social participation.
  2. Occupational Therapy Interventions and Treatment:
    • Develop individualized treatment plans and interventions based on individuals’ assessment findings, functional goals, and evidence-based practice guidelines.
    • Provide therapeutic interventions aimed at improving individuals’ motor skills, sensory processing, coordination, self-care abilities, work performance, and community integration.
    • Utilize a holistic approach to address individuals’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and environmental needs, incorporating adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and environmental modifications as needed.
  3. Functional Training and Rehabilitation:
    • Facilitate individuals’ engagement in purposeful and meaningful activities to enhance their independence, confidence, and satisfaction in performing daily tasks and roles.
    • Implement activity-based interventions, task analysis, graded activities, and compensatory strategies to address individuals’ deficits and promote skill acquisition, adaptation, and participation.
  4. Individual and Caregiver Education:
    • Educate individuals, caregivers, and family members about adaptive techniques, strategies, and equipment to support successful engagement in daily activities and promote safety, independence, and self-management.
    • Provide training on energy conservation, joint protection, ergonomic principles, and fall prevention strategies to minimize risks and optimize functional outcomes.
  5. Collaboration and Communication:
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, educators, and community agencies, to coordinate individual care and achieve holistic treatment goals.
    • Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and caregivers, providing ongoing support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process.
  6. Documentation and Outcome Measurement:
    • Document occupational therapy evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards and practice guidelines.
    • Use standardized assessments, outcome measures, and person-centered goals to monitor progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and make data-driven decisions about treatment modifications and discharge planning.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program with a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).
  • Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in the state of practice.
  • CPR certification; additional certifications in specialty areas such as hand therapy, neurorehabilitation, pediatrics, or geriatrics may be preferred.
  • Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and treatment planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement individualized care plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish trust, and motivate individuals to actively participate in their rehabilitation.
  • Compassionate, person-centered approach to care, with a commitment to promoting individuals’ occupational performance, health, and well-being.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs of the individual and clinical environments.

Note: This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications for the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT). Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the healthcare setting, specialty area, and scope of practice defined by state regulations and facility policies.

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