Occupational Therapist; Senior; Clinical Specialist

Recruitment # 0724-RH6004-FL

Approximate Salary: OT $6,593.60-$8,014.56; OT Senior $7,558.31-$9,187.18; OT Clinic Spec. $8,094.70-$9,839.16

• Performs the most complex occupational therapy evaluations and interprets findings; plans, implements, and coordinates therapeutic treatment programs for patients; uses equipment appropriately; establishes appropriate treatment goals.
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff; assists with departmental orientation of staff; serves as a resource for other therapists; consults with supervisory staff and provides input into employee and intern performance evaluations; may act as lead therapist and/or trainer for Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and other professional and para-professional staff; may provide training as required.
• Conducts and/or attends in-service education programs for a variety of departmental and other personnel; conducts educational programs in the community.
• Attends staff meetings and patient conferences.
• Helps assure quality care and staff/patient safety.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares written reports.
• Assists with departmental projects and program development; may coordinate research projects.
• May coordinate occupational therapy student intern and other training programs.

Current occupational therapy theory, practices, applications, and processes; human anatomy and physiology related to treatments; basic principles of psychology and psychopathology; perceptual-motor theory and principles; medical terminology; basic computer operations, including pertinent software; medical record keeping; principles of clinical supervision.

Organize and implement occupational therapy treatment programs; teach techniques of treatment in specialty areas; conduct individual and group treatment programs; gather, analyze, interpret and report statistical data; prepare complex reports; interpret and adapt physician orders and/or written reports; utilize computers and office automation equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients or families, staff and others;

maintain excellent customer relations; teach advanced therapeutic techniques and modalities; supervise the work of others.

Mobility – operation of a data entry device; frequent standing for long periods; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending/squatting;
Lifting – occasional lifting of 50 lbs. or less, restraining, lifting/turning people;
Vision – frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading;
Dexterity – occasional holding and repetitive motion; frequent reaching, grasping and writing;
Hearing/Talking – constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds. Special Requirements – may require occasional overtime; may require weekend or evening work;
Emotional/Psychological – occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required;
Environmental – occasional exposure to noise; may be exposed to varied weather conditions.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

• Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Written & Oral Exam: If both exams are administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam at 40%. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination.

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