Occupational Therapist PRN IPRU

Shifts - PRN (Shifts Vary) 

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS

Scope of Responsibility 

Occupational Therapists will document findings in compliance with regulatory bodies. Other duties include: Assessment utilizing available protocols and guidelines, fabrication of splints, apply and search resources for best practices, and willingness to learn. Must also supervise COTA appropriately.  

Responsible to the Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

• Education

• Must hold a current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Texas




• 
  Training and Experience




• One year of clinical experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist is desired


• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider


• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of patients, visitors, physicians and outside sources


• Basic computer skills


• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage




• 
  Health and Background Requirements




• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background Check


• Lab Work


• Immunization Records

• NOTICE: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions listed either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
  
  The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Physical

• Sitting – Occasionally


• Stationary Standing – Occasionally


• Walking – Frequently


• Ability to be mobile – Continually


• Crouching (bend at knees) – Frequently


• Kneeling/Crawling –Occasionally


• Stooping (bend at waist) –Frequently


• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently


• Turn/Pivot –Frequently


• Climbing –Occasionally


• Balancing –Frequently


• Reaching overhead –Occasionally


• Reaching extension –Occasionally


• Pushing/Pulling – Frequently


• Lifting/Carrying – Frequently (Maximum weight: 35 lbs. )


• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually


• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually


• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –Continually


• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –Frequently


• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Occasionally




• Environment




• Risk of electrical shock – Occasionally


• Risk of Radiation –N/A


• Fumes or Airborne Particles –Rarely


• Chemicals –Occasionally


• Moving Mechanical Parts –Occasionally


• Noise Level –Occasionally


• Weather Conditions –N/A




• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)




• Occasionally




• Respirator Fit Testing Required




• Annually




• Age of Patient Populations Served:




• Adults 19 - 70 years


• Geriatrics 71+ years