Job Information
Queen's Health System Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Occuaptional Therapy (Full-Time, 40, Day) in Honolulu, Hawaii
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.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Assignment to 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.
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.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Current Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Current BLS certification.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• Prior Occupational Therapy experience in acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing or home health environments preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet