Albany Registered Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of leadership. Evaluates, plans and implements treatment programs for the rehabilitation of patients, as directed by a provider, using approved treatment procedures. Provides patient/family education. Participates in family conferences. Responsible for all necessary documentation as required by accepted medical guidelines.

• Evaluates patients referred by providers.
• Establishes goals that maximize the patient’s recovery.
• Plans a treatment program, using appropriate treatment procedures that will best accomplish the established goals.
• Implements the treatment program using approved procedures.
• Documents treatment procedures and the patient’s response to them, on a regular basis.
• Responsible for treatment procedures, documentation, and supervision of occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students, and Rehab Aide, when appropriate.
• Participates in staff meetings, family conferences and interdisciplinary team conferences, when appropriate.
• Participates in continual process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy school with Bachelor of Science/ARTS. - Required

Work Experience
Licenses and Certifications

• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Licensed in State of Missouri - Required within 60 Days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Inputting data, speaking clearly, manipulating small objects and equipment, fine motor skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Normal social interactive skills.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Moving, standing, walking, bending, pushing, balancing, reaching, lifting.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Synthesizing, analyzing, explaining, interpreting data, forecasting, manipulating number, organizational skills.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Visual skills, feeling and tactile skills.

Exposure to Hazards

• Body fluids and extreme heat.

Other Skills and Abilities