Occupational Therapist

Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapist demonstrates sound knowledge of the principles and applications of occupational therapy procedures and modalities for evaluation and treatment of the pediatric population. Creates a work environment that is goal directed, culturally and age specific.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients referred for services using independent, professional judgement to determine the appropriate plan of care based upon the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs prohibiting or delaying development in functional areas.

• Develops and implements effective treatment program; treats patients in accordance with professional standards of care and practice based upon the patient’s disability, age and psychosocial needs.

• Provides patient/family/caregiver education based upon the patient’s disability, developmental delays, age and psychosocial needs.

• Prepares professional documentation in a timely manner.

• Exhibits professional communication and management skills.

• Supervises and instructs rehabilitation techs as necessary.

Education:
Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy school

Experience:
One or more years of clinical experience is preferred

Licensure/Certification:
Licensed in Kentucky for Occupational Therapy and a valid Kentucky driver’s license.

Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.

The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients and visitors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and be on feet for long periods of time.

Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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