Eagle Applied Sciences is currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to support the AMEDD TBI Telemedicine program. The OT hired will provide services to military personnel, their dependents and military veterans.
Description: Will plan and facilitate treatment programs for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and provide therapeutic intervention to meet functional goals within their daily living and work environments.
Evaluations may include occupational history; patterns of daily living, interest, values and needs; motor and process skills and communication/interaction skills using Telehealth systems when possible.
Assessments for adaptive devices and upper extremity orthotics are also performed.
Administers tests such as the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function test, Purdue Pegboard, Minnesota Rate of Manipulation, Allen Cognitive Level, Bay Area Functional Performance Evaluation, Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills, Functional Independence Measure, Interest Check List, LOTTCA and others as appropriate.
Must also be able to assess physical performance through the use of the goniometer, dynamometer, inch gauge, two-point discriminator, manual muscle tests and others as appropriate.
Education Requirements: Must be a graduate of an occupational therapy program (Masters or higher) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Completion of a clinical internship of not less than 6-months duration is required.
Must have and maintain certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Must possess and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted occupational therapy license in a US State, Commonwealth, District of Columbia, territory or jurisdiction.
Should have at least three years experience. |
