Overview:The Occupational Therapist is accountable for the developing, implementing, and maintaining a program to facilitate rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped individuals.
Responsibilities:Plans rehabilitation programs which involved manual arts, practice in prevocation, vocation, homemaking skills, daily living, sensorimotor, educational and recreational activities to assist patients in functioning or adjusting to handicaps.
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*Selects activity program consistent with needs and capabilities of each patient and coordinates program with other therapeutic activities.*
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*Selects constructive activities for patients to upgrade patient to maximum independence, prepare patient for return to work, to assist in restoration of functions and aid in adjustment to disability.*
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*Teaches patients skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates patient's progress.*
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*Suggests special equipment for patient to use in adaption to work-living environment.*
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*Lays out materials for patients use and cleans and repairs tools at end of session.*
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• Conducts and participates in training programs.*

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May make and fit adoptive devices such as splints, braces, etc.**

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Performs other related duties as assigned.**
Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited college and licensed as an Occupational Therapist.**

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Certified as Occupational Therapist as state required.**

• Location: 130 Kate Ireland Drive, Hyden, KY 41749*

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Location: 130 Kate Ireland Drive, Hyden, KY 41749

Job Type: Full-time

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