Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Staff Occupational Therapist

Job Code: 243

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 0.9

Hours: Day shift

Weekend Schedule: N/A

Holiday: N/A

Call: N/A

Department Name: Occupational Therapy

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

The staff occupational therapist is responsible for the evaluation of patient's functional status and needs, and the design and implementation of a corrective treatment plan according to the principles and practice of occupational therapy. This includes continuous assessment of the patient's progress and modification of the plan and goals as necessary, collaborative consultation with other health care professionals and maintenance of accurate and timely medical and business records. The occupational therapist may have supervisory responsibilities over the clinical activities of O.T. assistant and up to one affiliating student per year. Participation in departmental quality improvement activities, community outreach and program development is also required.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Occupational Therapy department in Rehabilitation Services provides timely and accurate assessments and treatment programs to meet the needs of inpatient and outpatient clientele as ordered by the medical staff. This service is provided for all patient populations including children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Care is defined according to the professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of accredited program in OT (Bachelor or Master of Science) is required. Post professional education in physical agent modalities preferred.

Experience: Proficiency in hand therapy required. Recent experience in acute care and experience in ergonomics evaluations helpful.

Licensure/Certification: State of Vermont license required; temporary license may be acceptable on entry.

CPR certified.

Mental Efforts:

Requires hand-eye coordination.

Corrected vision/hearing to normal range.

Ability to read and write.

Ability to organize workload and handle multiple priorities.

Environment & Working Conditions: Some exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.

Some exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Potential for injury due to physical demands.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

Salary Description

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