Location: Hillside,NJ, USA
Job Summary
Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled persons.
General Accountabilities
Completes and maintains patient records.
Tests and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
Evaluates patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Lays out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy.
Plans and implements programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
Conducts training programs in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Bachelors Degree or Master's degree
Experience: 1-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses/Certifications: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures