Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapistaccording to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates indischarge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professionallicensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Producesother reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensedassistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist

• Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and

referral to community resources.

• Contributes to the development of staff and students.

• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery

• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired

Education

DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired

Training

DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired

Special Skills

DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired

Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

Licensure

DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired

Licensed as an OccupationalTherapy Assistant in state ofpractice.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated)to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

LabelShort DescriptionFull Description

SedentaryVery light energy

level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,stretcher)

MediumHigh energy levelLift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on

bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

HeavyVery high energy

level

Functional Demands Rating

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Frequent

Sensory Requirements

ColorDiscrimination

NoAccurateAccurate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other