Cert Occupational Therapy Asst - Med_Surg OT (Regular, Full-Time, 40, Day)

• Responsibilities I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Carries out rehabilitation programs for patients under the direction of an occupational therapist to improve skills needed for daily living and work. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, squatting, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds, carrying usual weight of 15 pounds.
• Frequent: sitting, stooping/bending, lifting usual weight of 15 pounds, pushing/pulling usual weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional: kneeling, crawling, twisting, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions.
• Operates computer, fax machine, small hand tools, heat gun, patient lift equipment, sewing machine, hydrocollator, standing frame, pulse oximeter, vital signs machine, splint pan, AED, electrical stim machine, fluidotherapy machine, wheelchair, bath chair, bedside commode, paraffin bath and calculator. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• May be exposed to blood and body fluids and communicable diseases.
• Work environment is fast paced and sometimes stressful due to various demands on the therapist. IV.

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND

• Current certification as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• Current Hawaii State license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support at the Healthcare Professional Level. B.

• One (1) year related clinical experience in area of assignment preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet Your Health. Our Legacy Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.

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