Rehab Occupational Therapist

Description

The Occupational Therapists is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Occupational Therapist provides patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, participates in the clinical interdisciplinary team process, provides teaching and training to care giver staff, is involved in clinical program development and supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Description

The Occupational Therapists is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Occupational Therapist provides patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, participates in the clinical interdisciplinary team process, provides teaching and training to care giver staff, is involved in clinical program development and supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.

Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the applicable State Licensing Board.

Long term acute care experience is preferred

Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills

Physical And Mental Requirements

Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 50% Kneeling - up to 25% Sitting - up to 50% Pushing - up to 25% Bending - up to 50% Squatting - up to 50% Pulling - up to 50% Reaching - up to 25% Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate

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