Occupational Therapist

Citizenship Required -No Security Clearance -No Travel Percent -0 Relocation Assistance -Negotiable Degree -PT License Years Experience -0 Description The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position: Requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships. Requires competency in occupational therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. Requires task delegation and supervision of occupational therapist assistants and technicians. Maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Occupational Therapist creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. Must Haves - License or Certification Must be in possession of current state license or certification on or before the first day of employment. CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience: Successful completion of a degree from an accredited therapy program or one that is determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency preferred. Physical Requirements: Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements. Additional Information Please send resume/CV in word doc format ASAP to ~ View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Chembular Manpower