Occupational Therapist

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, planning, and implementation of occupational therapy services for patients to facilitate the rehabilitation of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and neurological impairments; to restore function, and to prevent disability following disease, injury or congenital abnormalities.

The person in this position shall provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants, aides, interns and students. Minimum Requirements: Licensure: Registration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Current BLS. Experience: 6-12 months experience preferred.

Experience or internship in rehabilitation, pediatrics, and/or acute hospital setting also preferred. Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.

Concise and effective communication Physical Requirements: Good physical condition including ability to lift, transfer, and move heavy/awkward patients and equipment. Moderate walking and sitting.

Physical Requirements: Sit: Up to 6 hours/day Stand/Walk: Up to 6 hours Bend/Stoop:

Up to 3 hours Reach: Up to 6 hours Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs Lift/Push/Pull: 25lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction.

The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation, planning, and implementation of occupational therapy services for patients to facilitate the rehabilitation of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and neurological impairments; to restore function, and to prevent disability following disease, injury or congenital abnormalities.

The person in this position shall provide supervision to occupational therapy assistants, aides, interns and students.

Minimum Requirements:

Licensure: Registration by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. Current BLS.

Experience: 6-12 months experience preferred.

Experience or internship in rehabilitation, pediatrics, and/or acute hospital setting also preferred.

Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, time management, problem solving and self-initiation skills.

Concise and effective communication Physical Requirements: Good physical condition including ability to lift, transfer, and move heavy/awkward patients and equipment. Moderate walking and sitting.

Physical Requirements:

Sit: Up to 6 hours/day

Stand/Walk: Up to 6 hours

Bend/Stoop:

Up to 3 hours

Reach: Up to 6 hours

Rep Use of UE/Grasp: Up to 6 hrs

Lift/Push/Pull: 25lbs, over 25# with assistance or equipment

This job requires the ability to hear alarms clients and/or instruction.

The ability to see accurately from 20 inches to 20-ft. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of this position.