Must-Haves

Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy curriculum

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the State

Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients, develop treatment goals, plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of occupational therapy treatment procedures.

The Occupational Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.