OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Rehab Therapy

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Director of Rehabilitation Services/Rehab Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt or Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Part-Time, or Per Diem

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

A graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the

American Occupational Therapy Association. Registered with the National Registration

Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Two (2) years of clinical

experience as an occupational therapist. Demonstrates good verbal and written

communication, and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR

Certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance

with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Understands hospice philosophy; issues of death/dying. This position requires eligibility for state O.T. licensure

(if applicable) in the state which he or she will practice, graduation from an accredited

school of Occupational Therapy, eligibility to take or has passed the examination for Occupational Therapists administered by the NBCOT, and successful completion of the

National Registry Examination. Ability to communicate effectively with O.T. staff, interdisciplinary staff, visitors, patients, families and members of the community. CPR

certified required within 12 months of hire