Job Description

Rehabilitation Services

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Occupational Therapist

Roy Lester Schneider Hospital

Position

(Per Diem)

The Occupational Therapist facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. This person assumes responsibility and accountability for the duties of the position and is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives, and policies of the Schneider Regional Medical Center and their respective Department.

Hazards & Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day, walk up to 4 hours a day, and sit for up to 4 hours a day. Must be able to occasionally push/pull up to 100 lbs and lift/carry up to 20 lbs on an occasional basis. Is aware of risk of exposure to communicable diseases; blood and/or body fluids. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.

Hazards & Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours a day, walk up to 4 hours a day, and sit for up to 4 hours
a day. Must be able to occasionally push/pull up to 100 lbs. and lift/carry up to 20 lbs. on an
occasional basis. Is aware of risk of exposure to communicable diseases; blood and/or body
fluids. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, cold, heat, radiation, blood/body fluids and
infectious diseases.

Specific Requirements

American Heart Association BLS certification