Occupational Therapists

Sunny View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking for a full time Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team.

Summary

Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish , develop and / or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities. Position Responsibilities Occupational Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific occupational therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Occupational Therapist include (but are not limited to) :

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

• data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541" : 1,"335559683" : 0,"335559684" : -2,"335559685" : 720,"335559991" : 360,"469769226" : "Symbol","469769242" : [8226],"469777803" : "left","469777804" : "
• 469777815" : "hybridMultilevel"}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">

Helps patient to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Aids patients in improving their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Assists patients in performing all types of activities, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs, such as dressing, cooking and eating

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Incorporates physical exercises to increase patients’ strength and dexterity

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Uses computer programs to help patients improve decision-making, abstract reasoning, problem solving, perceptual skills, memory, sequencing and coordination

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Instructs patients with permanent disabilities in the use of adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs and orthotics

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Designs or makes special equipment needed at home or work

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Develops computer-aided adaptive equipment

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Arranges employment, evaluates work environment, plans work activities, and assesses the patient’s progress; collaborates with the patient and employer to modify the work environment, so work can be successfully completed

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Assesses patients’ home for hazards, recommends restorative or safety adaptations

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Provides guidance to family members and caregivers in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Evaluates patients’ progress and prepares reports that detail progress

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting Marginal Responsibilities

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Supervises and directs the duties of occupational therapy assistants

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Requisitions supplies and equipment Other Responsibilities

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Complete required orientation as directed by facility

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Follow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence Protocol

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Respect cultural and religious practices of patients

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Uphold HIPAA regulations

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Punctual and dependent for assigned / confirmed shifts Position Requirements

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Graduate of an accredited OT program with current OT license, in good standing with the State licensing board

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Minimum of one (1) year OT experience, in corresponding setting

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Cognitive skills as related to this job

Working Conditions

Occupational Therapists work in a variety of work settings. Evening and weekend work may be required in order to fit patient schedules. The job is physically demanding. Occupational Therapists are required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling and crouching. OTs move heavy equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand or walk. So, to guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting / moving patients.

Physical Demands

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Ability to lift / move fifty (50) pounds.

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Ability to stand for extended periods

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Fine motor skills

li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW177481287 BCX0" role="listitem" data-leveltext="

Visual acuity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift   and / or move fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demand Ratings are an estimate of the overall strength requirements that are considered to be important for an average, successful work performance of a specific job. In order to classify the occupation of a worker with a physical demand rating, the most strenuous and frequently performed tasks are evaluated. The overall physical demand rating for a job of the OT falls within the medium classification according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. (Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently , and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.)