What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Dameron Hospital?
An occupational therapist (OT) helps people regain, maintain, or improve their ability to perform daily activities. They work with patients of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments. Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients: Assess patients' needs and determine goals for treatment
- Create treatment plans: Customize treatment plans to each patient's needs and abilities
- Re-evaluate patients: Check in with patients to ensure they are meeting their goals
- Adjust treatment plans: Modify treatment plans as a patient's abilities change
- Help patients regain independence: Use therapeutic techniques and equipment to help patients regain independence
- Promote health and well-being: Help patients participate in everyday activities, such as self-care, work, and leisure
Skills
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Motivating others
- Legal compliance
- Bedside manner
- Medical teamwork
- Promoting mental health
- Pain management
