Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standard.
Certification / Registration / License
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA).
The senior level clinician should have certification within an area that directly impacts their scope of practice within 18 months, or advanced knowledge, as determined by the advancement application approved by Rehab Leadership.
Certifications must be provided by a professional association, certifying body or institution authorized to award the industry accepted certification within the practitioner’s field of specialization.
Requires 5 years of experience with preferred 7 years of experience in occupational therapy, as determined by the Rehab leadership. Occupational Therapist position at a hospital, outpatient, or other relevant setting. Clinical expertise in specific area of rehabilitation; specialized area/skill noted by advance certification as determined by the Rehab Leadership.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
Demonstrates ability to be flexible and problem solve, making frequent independent decisions.
Good human relations and organization skills required. Displays initiative, versatility, and positive interpersonal skills
Consistent and dependable in work performance.
Independence in providing advanced level of clinical skills and expertise
Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands:
Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day
Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job