Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist - PRN

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Description The Occupational Therapist/Certified Hand Therapist provides the administration of occupational/hand therapy services/procedures according to clinic policies and procedures. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- ESSENTIAL: This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. - Evaluates patients utilizing appropriate tests and measurements to determine the occupational therapy problem/level of function and the recommended treatment/discharge plan. - Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient. - Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, physician orders, and patients goals for therapy. - Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures. - Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communica...