RESPONSIBILITIES

　　I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　• Occupational Therapist (OT): Plans, develops and implements progressive rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

　　• Behavioral Health (OT): Plans, develops and implements psychosocial rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

　　II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　A. OT:

　　• Standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.

　　• Constant: reaching below shoulder.

　　• Frequent: stooping/bending, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds, reaching above/below shoulder, squatting, twisting body, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions.

　　• Occasional: kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object.

　　B. Behavioral Health OT:

　　• Standing, sitting, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity. reaching above, at and below shoulder level.

　　• Frequent: climbing stairs, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, lifting and pushing/pulling usual weight of 25 pounds; carrying usual weight of 10 pounds,

　　• Occasional: stooping/bending, kneeling, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting and pushing/pulling weight up to 50 pounds, carrying weight up to 20 pounds, reaching above shoulder level, repetitive arm/hand motions.

　　III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　A. OT:

　　• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

　　• Some exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases; exposure to cleaning agents.

　　• Work environment is fast paced and sometimes stressful due to various demands on therapist.

　　B. Behavioral Health OT:

　　• Exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

　　• Some exposure to body fluids, communicable diseases, fumes/odors/dust from craft materials.

　　• Work environment is sometimes stressful from patient’s physical outburst and yelling. Management of confused/disoriented and combative patients may involve tasks which may compromise physical safety.

　　IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

　　• Current Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapist.

　　• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

　　• Current certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

　　• Current BLS certification.

　　V. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

　　• One (1) year of professional Occupational Therapy experience in an acute care hospital or outpatient setting.

　　• Assignment to Behavioral Health Services Departments:

　　o Experience in Behavioral Health.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet