Description:
POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist
Department: Occupational Therapy
Reports to: Rehab Department Supervisor
Date: 5-31-06; 4-18-16; 9-15-22
Mission of Department:
Committed to provide optimum level of care and strive for excellence in providing quality occupational therapy
Purpose of Position:
Occupational Therapist is to develop and carry out treatment plans for inpatient,
Outpatient, and home health patients
Essential Functions:
Daily care of patients
Charting on all patients
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements:
Additional Responsibilities:
Maintains daily function of department
Communicates needs and challenges of department to Therapy department head
Education, Qualifications, Experience:
Licensure in the State of Kansas
Expectation of Service: This is a non-exempt 40 hour per week position. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Physical Requirements: Occasional sitting, frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting/carrying 10-50 pounds with occasional lifting/carrying 51-75 pounds; frequent reaching/grasping, twisting, pulling/pushing. Frequent exposure to equipment. Continuosly writing in English and working irregular hours. See attached Physical, Sensory and Mental Requirements portion of the job description.
Personal Characteristics:
- Friendly, courteous, and caring
- Able to work closely with people one on one
- Positive outgoing personality
- Willingness to work autonomously
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of all OT procedures and treatments
- Ability to effectively communicate with various types of patients and other professionals
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