Duties And Responsibilities :· Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills· Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities· Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating· Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity· Uses advance modality’s to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination· Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics· Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work· Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed· Assesses patients’ home, work or/and class room for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations· Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals· Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress· Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
QUALIFICATIONS :· BS of Occupational Therapy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :· Previous experience is a privilege.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS :· Excellent communication skills.· tolerance, patience, sensitivity and tact· the ability to work under pressure