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

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:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Home care: 1 year (Preferred)
Kinnser: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

OTR (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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