• Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Occupational…

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    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.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet