Job: Occupational Therapist

JOB TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
DEPARTMENT: Therapy Services
SUPERVISOR: Therapy Program Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise OTRs, COTAs, Rehab Techs and/or Rehab Aides and students involved in the program

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides patient/resident assessment, care planning, direct treatment and consultation to a general rehab caseload. Participates in the clinical team process. Provides teaching and training to care giving staff. Involvement in clinical program development. Supervises other therapists, assistants, technicians, aides and students as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with
Westminster Services and it’s communities.

Promotes and communicates Legendary Service honors and upholds the mission of the
organization.

Responsible for acting and responding in a professional manner.

Assists in therapy department duties by carrying out delegated, selected, duties under the
supervision of the Therapy Program Manager.

Carries out occupational therapy duties on a regular basis, acting within the reasonable scope of
practice for a Occupational Therapist.

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employees; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in this description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and Professional

Licensure where required by state of law; two years clinical experience preferred.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgement, problem- solving and decision-making skills.

Utilizes effective time management skills.

Ability to function effectively in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

PHYSICAL ANS ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Balancing Kneeling Reaching

Crouching Pulling Standing

Manual Dexterity Pushing Stooping

Grasping Lifting up to 40lbs.

SENSORY AND COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT PROSTHETICS OF THIS POSITION ARE:

Feeling Smelling

Hearing Speaking

Seeing

AN INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION WILL BE EXPOSED TO:

Inside/outside environmental conditions

Bloodborne pathogens

Respiratory infections

MUST BE ABLE TO COPE WITH MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS OF THIS POSITION