Job Information
Queen's Health System Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Occupational 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.
• 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:
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.
Assignment to Behavioral Health OT:
• Standing, sitting, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, finger dexterity.
• 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, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.
• 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:
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.
Assignment to Behavioral Health OT:
• Prior experience in Behavioral Health preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet