The Occupational Therapist III (OT III) is autonomously responsible for examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and discharge planning for the occupational therapy needs of patients who have potential for functional impairments, limitations, and disabilities and are referred to occupational therapy. Demonstrate initiative, seek opportunities, accept additional responsibilities, and set professional goals in areas of program development, teaching, quality assurance, performance improvement, research, and administration, as appropriate to meet identified department or service needs.