PRN Occupational Therapist
Description
A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups.
Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client
wellbeing. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the
medical referral and their evaluation.' Participates in the coordination of care.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
Licensure: Current State License as a Occupational Therapist, or if license does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h); current Driver's License
Experience: One year experience: as a Occupational Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health preferred.
Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible
exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule,
ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking
required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client
needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye
coordination and annual dexterity.