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From Bridget L. Lawson, CTRS, RT4:

Job Title: Rehabilitation Therapist 4 Location: Logansport State Hospital Annual Minimum Salary $27,820.00

Job Description Duties Incumbent provides rehabilitation services in a state institution, hospital or community center through planning, organizing and conducting individual treatment programs in a specific area such as occupational therapy, recreation, music and vocational services. These services are designed to raise the function level of patients/residents, enabling them to remain in the community, or if hospitalized, to return to the community.

Representative duties may include:•Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and participates in the development of individual patients’/residents’ treatment plans;•Assesses individual patient/resident interests, needs, skills, and limitations to provide input into development of appropriate treatment plans and training programs;
•Plans and directs various rehabilitative activities for individual and group participation in accordance with treatment plans;•Stimulates patients’ interest in activities to encourage their participation and progress;•Advises and reinforces patients on acceptable social behavior;•Prepares and maintains monthly reports, progress reports, and daily documentation as necessary;•Supervises, trains, and coordinates activities of non-professional and lower level direct care staff;•Evaluates patients’/residents’ progress as measured against treatment goals and objectives;•Performs related work as required Job Requirements•Specialized knowledge of purposes, principles and practices of providing rehabilitation services usually with emphasis on recreation, music, vocational or occupational therapy;•Working knowledge of causes, symptoms, and limitations of various mental and developmental disabilities and methods of rehabilitation;•Ability to provide input into development of individual treatment plans integrating rehabilitation programs into an interdisciplinary approach to treatment;•Ability to effectively communicate with individuals of all functioning levels and to lead individual and group activities;•Ability to train, supervise, and coordinate work of lower level professionals and paraprofessionals;•Ability to evaluate patients’/residents’ progress and to make recommendations regarding effective rehabilitation activities.

Responsibilities General instructions and caseload responsibilities are provided by supervisor prior to the course of work. Unusual treatment or program problems are discussed with supervisor and work is reviewed for effectiveness of treatment methods and soundness of judgment in providing input into treatment plans. Recommendations regarding individual treatment plans involve the application of general rehabilitation methods to individual treatment plans.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college required. Course work in any one of or a combination of the following subject areas required: Adaptive Physical Education, Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Horticultural Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Education, Recreation, Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related area. Additional Comments Work involves the assessment and selection of standard therapy methods for input into specific individual treatment plans. Incumbent follows applicable laws, regulations and guidelines related to protection and treatment rights of patients. Uses professional judgment in assessing patients’ needs and in tailoring treatment plans to individuals.

Benefits The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please apply before: 07/27/2007 at http://www.in.gov/jobs/