Orthopedic Occupational Therapist

Shannon Medical Center; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center is seeking an Occupational Therapy professional to plan and implement treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted OT practices. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The role includes supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides, and students/observers, and may involve variable hours, physical demands, and adherence to safety protocols in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to perform essential functions with reasonable accommodations if needed.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements treatment programs for patients across age groups.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care.
• Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Aides, and students/observers.

Job description

Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted Occupational therapy practices and principles. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Aides, and students/observers

Physical Requirements

The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)

Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.

Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.

May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.

May have to handle emergency situations.

May be subject to irregular hours.

May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.

May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.

Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.

Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):

• Sitting- Occasionally
• Walking- Frequently
• Standing- Frequently
• Bending-Frequently
• Squatting -
• Frequently
• Climbing-Occasionally
• Kneeling-Frequently
• Twisting-Frequently

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. This role may include working in less-than-ideal home conditions, which can include exposure to extreme temperatures and environments that may not meet typical cleanliness standards such as clutter, unkept surfaces, and homes with pets. Works in various conditions.

Performance: Essential Functions

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