Occupational Therapist

KPC Promise Hospital of BATON ROUGE: The Occupational Therapists is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Occupational Therapist provides patient assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload, participates in the clinical interdisciplinary team process, provides teaching and training to care giver staff, is involved in clinical program development and supervises other licensed therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold a current State License in Occupational Therapy and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the applicable State Licensing Board.
2. Long term acute care experience is preferred
3. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Walking - up to 50% Standing - up to 50% Kneeling - up to 25%

Sitting- up to 50% Pushing - up to 25% Bending - up to 50%

Squatting - up to 50% Pulling - up to 50% Reaching - up to 25%

Lifting - up to 50lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%

Mental: Stress Level: Moderate

EXPOSURE RISK: Category I - Jobs in which required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate measures is required for every healthcare provider in these jobs.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS, MACHINES USED: Telephone, facsimile machine, copier, printers, computers

CERTIFICATIONS:CPR Certification, ACLS preferred

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