Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Summary :

Occupational Therapist facilitates developmental and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. He / she must perform the housekeeping duties of the department and performs other diverse duties as requested or required. Additionally, he / she is responsible for functioning well as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

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The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works inside under normal temperature conditions with adequate light, in a well-ventilated, clean area; some areas are limited in space; usually works around others; must expect some moderate noise from equipment and instruction of patients.

• No unusual hazard risks; may be exposed to muscular strain in supporting, lifting, and assisting patients.
• Conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and on-the-job injuries.

This position has an OSHA Category I level of exposure to blood and body substances. Category I tasks are all procedures or other job-related tasks involving an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or body tissues or a potential for spills or splashes with blood, body fluids or tissues. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

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