Occupational Therapist Per Diem

Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs to facilitate development and rehabilitation of mentally, physically, or emotionally disabled persons.

 Salary $40 - $48 per hour

• Education: Graduate of an accredited therapy program

• Completes and maintains resident/patient records.
• Tests and evaluates residents’/patients' physical and mental abilities and analyzes medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients in accordance with ADL needs.
• Evaluates residents’/patients' progress and prepares reports that detail progress.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts occupational therapy programs.
• Selects activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
• Recommends changes in residents’/patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
• Plans and implements programs and social activities to help residents/patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
• Conducts training programs in occupational therapy techniques and objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.