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118240
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 1
MS517     $57,408 - $103,293
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide professional occupational therapy services.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a higher level Occupational Therapist.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Occupational Therapy Assistant 2 by the responsibility for interpreting test results and formulating treatment plans. Differs from Occupational Therapist 2 by the absence of independent performance of duties and possession of a permanent Louisiana Occupational Therapist license.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Carries out recurring work on own initiative, developing treatment objectives and planning and adapting activities according to each persons needs.

Evaluates clients and patients to assess needs for occupational therapy in the areas of motor functioning, sensory integrative functioning, cognitive functioning, psychological functioning, and social functioning.

Instructs and trains clients, patients, and family members in therapeutic techniques and activities which lead to improved functioning.

Modifies or changes treatment methods according to changes in patients physical and functional status after periodic evaluations.

Assists in developing and implementing management policies and in-service training sessions for assigned special services.

Participates in multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary staffing of all clients and patients to update treatment plans.

Consults and collaborates with physicians and other professionals regarding patients needs.

Assist in the management of supply levels and conveys equipment needs.

Interprets recommendations for occupational therapy referrals and gathers data pertinent to each client and patient.

Constructs, designs, and adapts orthotic devices and adaptive equipment and assesses need for ordering other special aides to promote functioning at maximum level of independence.

Prepares and presents pertinent professional records and reports documenting rehabilitative progress.

Conducts home visits and collaborates with clients, patients, and family members in making recommendations for home accessibility.

Explains role of occupational therapy to other health care disciplines.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana Occupational Therapist temporary permit.