Occupational Therapist

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.