Job Summary
Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist
Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and
referral to community resources.
Contributes to the development of staff and students.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery
Completes assigned goals
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Basic Skills. Computer Literacy
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in state of practice.
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated)to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy
level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on
bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy
level
Functional Demands Rating
Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Frequent
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination
No Accurate Accurate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other
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