Assistant-Occupational Therapy I

Job Summary

Delivers therapeutic occupational therapy intervention under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist according to a written plan of care to meet established goals. Provides treatment, participates in   discharge planning, and communicates findings and progress according to professional  licensure/certification, scope of practice and departmental/discipline policies and procedures. Produces  other reports as needed. May supervise clinical students and support staff including certified/licensed  assistants, technicians, and volunteers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health, and healing.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities 

Job Responsibilities

• Provides treatment under supervision of licensed occupational therapist

• Provides discharge planning information, which includes patient/family education, follow-up, and

referral to community resources.

• Contributes to the development of staff and students.

• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery

• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Education

Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Training

Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Basic Skills. Computer Literacy

Licensure

Description                                      Minimum Required                         Preferred/Desired

Licensed as an Occupational  Therapy Assistant in state of  practice.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated)to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. 

Reporting Relationships

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                          Short Description    Full Description

Sedentary                  Very light energy 

level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,  stretcher)

Medium                      High energy level       Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on

bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy                        Very high energy 

level

Functional Demands Rating

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday 

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Frequent

Sensory Requirements

Color  Discrimination

No                              Accurate                    Accurate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other