Occupational Therapist

dakotAMSS; North Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

dakotAMSS is looking for an Occupational Therapist in North Dakota. The role involves evaluating, planning, and administering therapy to restore function and prevent disability.

The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of occupational therapy modalities and a North Dakota Occupational Therapy License. Responsibilities include aiding in decision-making and coordination improvements for patients.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy modalities.
• Help patients improve decision making, memory, and coordination.
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, direct, and administer occupational therapy.
• Assist in evaluating department performance and conduct performance improvement activities.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy modalities

Decision making

Memory improvement techniques

Coordination support

Education

Current ND Occupational Therapy License

Current BLS certification

Job description

Description

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering of occupational therapy modalities in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Helps patients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. Assists in evaluating department performance and conducts performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of occupational therapy modalities
• Help patients improve decision making, memory, and coordination
• Observe and evaluate response to treatment and recommend changes to provider, if needed
• Formulate teaching plan based on identified learning needs, include caregivers as appropriate
• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environment, consistent with their needs and capabilities
• Current ND Occupational Therapy License
• Current BLS certification or willing to take course within 6 months of hire