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As a therapist at Olivia’s Place you will be responsible for the following:
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Assess and treat infants, children, and teenagers with developmental, congenital, and neuromuscular disorders as well as those recovering from injury or illness.
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Use special instruments, qualitative and quantitative assessment methods, including clinical observation and standardized tests, to analyze and diagnose the nature and extent of impairments and the effect on age- or developmentally-appropriate tasks and activities.
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After evaluation write quality evaluation reports, develop treatment plans, and manage individualized treatment focused on the patient’s individual goals. Play and daily family activities should be incorporated into treatment planning and home programs as applicable to promote ongoing success.
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Maintain treatment records, progress reports, and discharge reports of clients in an appropriate, timely and effective manner.
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To regularly review progress and adjust treatment plans according to level of progress and parent goals.
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To provide parent training and support as an integral part of the therapy programme, working with family members to recognize and change neuromotoric, physical, sensory processing and/or behavior patterns that impede progress.
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Work collaboratively with peers, schools, teachers, and other support staff, parents within the child’s natural environment to promote ongoing success.
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When working within the school setting; collaborate with teachers, special educators, interpreters, other school personnel, and parents to develop and implement individual or group programs, provide counselling as indicated, and supportive classroom activities including but not limited to positioning, mobility, adapted activities, and assistive devices.