Role Overview: Provides occupational therapy treatment across all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric, following accepted practices. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Key Duties:
- Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides, and students/observers.
- Performs physical activities including lifting (up to 50 pounds), assisting with patient care, and making frequent location and position changes.
- Addresses physical, visual, and hearing requirements; may handle emergency situations and work irregular hours.
- Uses protective equipment as needed and manages exposure to infectious, contagious, or toxic substances.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodations.
- Sufficient strength, mobility, and stamina for physical activities.
- Proficiency in visual and auditory requirements, including wearing corrective eyewear and hearing assistance.
- Physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and squatting.
- Work involves exposure to infectious diseases, chemicals, and requires use of protective gear.
Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases, chemicals, and require wearing protective equipment.
- Physical activities involve frequent walking, standing, bending, and occasional climbing or kneeling.
- Visual and hearing acuity with necessary aids.
- May require irregular hours and handling emergency situations.