Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Core
Conducts comprehensive assessments and implements individual/group occupational therapy treatments to help patients achieve independence in daily living skills.
Role type
Staff Occupational Therapist (Outpatient)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and discharge plans
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Occupational therapy evaluation, treatment planning, adaptive device fabrication, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical supervision
Preferred skills
Evidence-based practice, research participation, program development
Technologies
Standardized evaluation tests, adaptive/orthotic devices
Responsibilities
Conduct OT evaluations and develop diagnostic impressions; Establish measurable treatment goals and modify based on patient progress; Implement individual and group therapy sessions; Educate patients and caregivers on care management; Supervise OT assistants and rehabilitation aides; Collaborate with healthcare team for discharge planning.