Seattle, Washington, Washington
West Palm Beach, Florida, Florida
Mather AFB, California, California
Roseburg, Oregon, Oregon
Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: OCCUP002443
Tiered Sign On Bonus of $5,000
$5,000 Retention Bonus for up to three years
Possible Relocation Reimbursement (dependent on location and receipts provided)
? Plan, organize and participate in medically orientated occupational therapy programs to include evaluating extent of abilities and limitations and assisting patient regain coordination through the utilization of selected occupational therapy procedures; determine activity assignments to obtain a therapeutic goal.
? Assist clients in performing activities of all types
? Use physical exercises to help patients increase strength and dexterity
? Use activities to help patients improve visual acuity and the ability to discern patterns
? Use computer programs to help clients improve decision-making, abstract-reasoning, problem-solving memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills.
? Design or make special equipment needed at home or at work
? Develop computer-aided adaptive equipment and teach clients with severe limitations how to use that equipment in order to communicate better and control various aspects of their environment.
? Occupational Therapists may work with particular populations, i.e. children, the elderly, or may work in specialized settings, i.e. mental health.
? Observe and evaluate patient?s progress; design treatment plans and recommend programs suited to individual potential and rehabilitative needs.
? Coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities according to patient?s needs, capabilities, interests and treatment goals and objectives.
? Participate in ward rounds, patient care conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to improve patient care and staff performance; recommend new occupational therapy methods and techniques.
? Prepare and maintain a variety of records and files indicating patient progress, care plans and related statistical data as required by departmental and hospital policies
Requirements
Education
Required:
Bachelors
Licenses & Certifications
Required:
L-Occ Therapist
Preferred:
C-BLS