JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively. Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines. Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs. Must have the ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level. Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature. Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells. Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Must work a minimum of 16 hours per month, including one weekend day (6-8 hours) per month and one holiday per year.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
Occupational therapy license in good standing required and issued by the State of Pennsylvania. New Jersey license in good standing required for employment within state of New Jersey. Must be registered with National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy. Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Master’s and/or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
TRINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Current CPR certification. Successful completion of required affiliations and/or CEU’s to maintain licensure.
Revised 6/16, Updated 8/16, 6/17, 10/2018, 7/2019,6/2020
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Per Diem/Reserve Occupational Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
REPORTS: Clinical Supervisor, Regional Manager, Network Director,
Inpatient Rehabilitation
JOB SUMMARY
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