Job: Occupational Therapist I

Department: Occupational Therapy UH Outpatient Clinic
Location: University Hospital

JOB CLASS NUMBER: PRN 7749
REVISED:10/08

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, develops and implements professionally competent, comprehensive individual and group treatment programs for inpatients and outpatients. Provides supervision of patient care duties delegated to non professional staff. Assists with managerial, administrative and educational duties as assigned by Team Leader. Performs professional, competent occupational therapy treatment programs and related documentation on all assigned patients in an efficient and timely manner. Participates with other members of the health care team to facilitate maximum patient benefit and efficiency. Participates in and contributes to educational programs. Assists with evaluation and supervision of assistants, aides, volunteers and students as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Licensed by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapy Assistant is required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc is preferred. Six months or more qualifying experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Licensure by the Executive Council of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners as an Occupational Therapist is required. Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc is preferred.