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Occupational Therapist-Spring Branch Area

Occupational Therapist-Spring Branch Area

Medical InsightsHouston, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Texas, graduate of an Occupational Therapy School Approved by the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association or its equivalent. One (1) year of experience in occupational therapy care setting that requires complete occupational therapy assessments or demonstrated ability or same area is preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.

2. Able to lift up to 50-100 pounds.

3. Able to write up to 3 hours per day.

4. Able to work in a stressful environment

5. Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.

6. Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.

GENERAL CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE :

  • Possess a high degree of integrity and motivation toward professional growth.
  • Maintain neat, clean and orderly appearance.
  • Conducts self in a professional manner.

Demonstrate ability to direct, supervise, evaluate and provide therapy services to patients in the home as prescribed by the physician and direct professional and administrative personnel and deal tactfully with the community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, joint and function ability test.
  • Treats and consults with the use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, poverty or cultural differences, or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health.
  • 3. Teach daily living skills.

    4. Develops patient’s perceptual motor skills and sensory integrative functioning.

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