Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Occupational Therapy (Full-Time, 40, Day)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Occupational Therapist (OT): Plans, develops and implements progressive rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

Behavioral Health (OT): Plans, develops and implements psychosocial rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Assignment to OT:

Standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

Constant: reaching below shoulder.

Frequent: stooping/bending, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds, reaching above/below shoulder, squatting, twisting body, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions.

Occasional: kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

Assignment to Behavioral Health OT:

Standing, sitting, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.

Frequent: climbing stairs, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, lifting and pushing/pulling usual weight of 25 pounds; carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.

Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting and pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds, carrying weight up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

A. OT:

Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

Some exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases; exposure to cleaning agents.

Work environment is fast paced and sometimes stressful due to various demands on therapist.

B. Behavioral Health OT:

Exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Some exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, fumes/odors/dust from craft materials.

Work environment is sometimes stressful from patients physical outburst and yelling. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

Current Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapist.

Current certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

Prior Occupational Therapy experience in acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing or home health environments preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet