Duties of an Occupational Therapist
Different roles and responsibilities carried out by an occupational therapist include: –

• Examining the condition of patients and analyzing their needs.
• Planning treatment and providing it to the respective patient.
• Keeping an eye on their medical condition.
• Reviewing progress and upgrading the prescribed treatment as per the requirement.
• Educating the patients' family and employer about their needs and how to provide adequate medical care to them.
• Providing customized services as per different disabilities of the patients.
• Examining the home and workplace of the patients. Making potential changes as per the health requirement of their client.
• Installing the required equipment in the classroom to help children with disabilities. Also, providing guidance on how to use the special equipment.
• Taking exercise sessions so that patients can get relief from chronic pain.
• Helping people to return to work.
• Program the aspirants of an occupational therapist and supervising their work.
• Organizing rehabilitation groups for the clients and carers.
• Preparing reports and attending multidisciplinary case meeting to decide and review the continuing treatment.
• Help children participate in school activities.
• Taking sessions on time management, anxiety management tricks and techniques.
• Perform administrative tasks like making phone calls, maintaining records and case notes.

Exp Required: Min 2 Years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Occupational Therapy License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person