Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Job DetailsJob Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434Position Type: Part Time - Benefit EligibleEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Periodic - As NeededJob Shift: DayJob Category: Rehabilitation Services - PT - OTPosition Summary

Provide occupational therapy services for goal-directed, purposeful activity to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance; facilitate the learning of adaptive skills by individuals of all ages who have physical disabilities and relates psychological impairments, deficits of self-care due to age of pathology, and/or developmental disabilities. Such therapy is designed to maximize independence, prevent further disability and maintain health
QualificationsEducation

4 year/Bachelors Degree
Post Graduate Degree
Kansas License
BLS
Registered occupational Therapist with current Kansas License or eligibility
Graduate of accredited Occupational Therapy Program
Current valid driver's license and current proof of insurance for vehicle

Experience

None

Skills

Organizational
Verbal
Interpersonal
Customer Relations
Analytical
Grammar/Spelling
Read/Comprehend written instructions
Follow verbal instructions
Computer

Age of Patients Served

Neonate/Infant (birth- 1 year)
Child/Ped (1- 11 years)
Adolescent (12- 17 years)
Adult (18- 64 years)
Geriatric (65+ years)

Mental and Emotional Requirements

Manage stress appropriately
Make decisions under pressure
Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handle multiple priorities
Work alone

Working Conditions

Exposure to communicable diseases
Exposure to blood and/or body fluids
CRT (computer) monitor

Physical Requirements

Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Stand for 1 hour per day
Sit for 6-7 hours per day
Walk for 1-2 hours per day
Perform repetitive tasks/motions
Distinguish colors
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
Have good manual dexterity
Have good eye/hand/foot coordination
Have clarity of vision: (>20=-<20=) Personal Protective Equipment Gloves Gown Mask Goggles/ Face Shield Shoe Covers