Occupational Therapist - Lehigh, United States - Horizon Dynamics

Horizon Dynamics

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Lehigh, United States

3 weeks ago

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Michael Johnson

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Description

As an occupational therapist at Lehigh, you will support children, adolescents, and adults in leading as independent a life as possible - in everyday life, at work, and during leisure time.

For example, you will teach stroke patients techniques to dress themselves despite paralysis, or help wheelchair users move more safely through training.

In occupational therapy, you will use specific exercises to help people with intellectual disabilities or mental illnesses readjust to structured daily routines.

While you work closely with doctors and other therapists, you will also have a high level of independence and responsibility.

To help your patients manage their daily lives without outside assistance, you will create an individualized therapy plan with them and implement it.

Throughout this process, you will always consider the whole person and their personal life situation.

You will apply your knowledge in practical settings from the very beginning. In our specially equipped practice rooms, you will practice treatment techniques.

You will also have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in medical and social facilities during your internships, where you will apply what you have learned to real patients.

Additionally, you will gain insight into different fields of work and make valuable contacts for your future career.

Your job prospects are promising. As an occupational therapist, you will be in demand in many areas.

Depending on your interests or focus, you may work in: