Role Overview: Provides supervised Occupational Therapy services across all age groups, from neonatal to geriatric, within an interdisciplinary team. Responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs aligned with accepted practices, supervising students, volunteers, and observers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and perform individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Supervise and guide students, volunteers, and observers.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary framework to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Physical strength to lift, push, or pull loads up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities involving mobility, location changes, and assisting patients.
- Willingness to wear protective equipment and handle potential exposure to infectious, contagious, toxic, or caustic substances.
- Physical activities include sitting, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and occasional climbing or twisting.
- Visual and hearing acuity, with corrective aids if necessary, to perform job functions effectively.
Work Environment & Conditions:
- May be exposed to infectious diseases and require handling emergency situations.
- May involve irregular hours and use of protective gear such as masks, gloves, and gowns.
- Physical demands include frequent walking and standing, occasional bending, climbing, and twisting.
Overall, this role demands physical stamina, teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, and a strong understanding of Occupational Therapy practices to support diverse patient populations effectively.