An Occupational Therapist, or OTR, is responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. Their duties include performing initial patient assessments, teaching patients to use adaptive technology and coaching them through therapeutic activities.
Occupational Therapist Job Description: Duties and Qualifications
An Occupational Therapist, or OTR, is responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. Their duties include performing initial patient assessments, teaching patients to use adaptive technology and coaching them through therapeutic activities.
Occupational Therapist duties and responsibilities
An Occupational Therapist must excel at a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as:
Assessing the patient’s physical, communication and cognitive skills to develop a treatment plan
Giving advice and providing support for family members and Caregivers
Assessing the home environment of the patient and document in the EMR system
Helping adult patients to take part in everyday activities based on their unique circumstances
Assisting patients’ exercise for pain relief
Reviewing the patient’s progress and adapting the treatment accordingly
Performing administrative tasks such as keeping records, writing reports and making telephone calls
A good Occupational Therapist should have the following skills:
Patience
Empathy and compassion
Communication and interpersonal skills
Observational and analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Teamwork skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70.00 - $120.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
- Kinnser: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
