Occupational Therapist

• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of physical and occupational therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Occupational Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Aides, etc.).
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient, as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments, as per policy.  This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effect.  Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Recommends changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Helps patients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs.

• A master's degree or higher in occupational therapy.
• Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of ND.
• Certification from the National Board for Certifying Occupational Therapy preferred.
• One (1) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy.
• Current BCLS certification.

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