What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Health Marketing?
Role Overview: Provides occupational therapy services across all age groups by planning and implementing treatment programs based on accepted practices. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' needs and develop customized treatment plans.
- Supervise positions such as Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students/observers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team activities.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in occupational therapy.
- Strong knowledge of occupational therapy principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting loads up to 50 pounds and frequent mobility.
- Sufficient vision with corrective aids and ability to hear clearly with assistance.
- Willingness to wear protective equipment and handle potential exposure to infectious, chemical, or toxic substances.
- Physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and twisting, often frequently or occasionally.
- May work irregular hours and be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases.
- Prepared to respond to emergency situations and handle physical and environmental challenges.