SUPERVISING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 2307

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises the activities of a number of Occupational Therapists engaged in carrying out a program of therapeutic activities referred or prescribed by a physician, to facilitate the rehabilitation and employment of persons with a variety of physical, psychosocial and/or developmental disabilities. Work of occupational therapy personnel is reviewed by periodic reports, conferences and/or observations of techniques employed and results obtained. General supervision is received from a physician through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises the instruction of patients in arts, crafts and occupational skills which are geared to a program of rehabilitation;

Reviews patient rehabilitation programs set up by Occupational Therapists in accordance with physicians' recommendations;

Participates in periodic staff conferences with physicians, nurses, Occupational Therapists and other medical personnel to discuss and plan therapy which will be of the greatest physical and psychological benefit to the patient;

Supervises an in-service training program for occupational therapy students and other personnel affiliated with the program;

Periodically reviews the complete records of each patient's work and progress and makes recommendations when appropriate to the Occupational Therapist and to the physician in charge.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, materials and equipment used in occupational therapy; thorough knowledge of the possible hazards to patients during therapy, and of necessasry precautionary and remedial measures; thorough knowledge of the proper care and maintenance of equipment used; ability to evaluate the treatment plans of Occupational Therapists and make appropriate recommendations as required; ability to supervise the activities of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience (or its part-time equivalent) as an occupational therapist.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Occupational Therapist.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess and maintain a current license to practice occupational therapy issued by the New York State Department of Education.

R11/04/83

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR5/19/92