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
referral to community resources.
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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 |
