Kahi Mohala - Occupational Therapist (Call-In, Varied Shifts)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, develops and implements psychosocial rehabilitation programs for patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting and pushing/pulling usual weight of 25 pounds; carrying usual weight of 10 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.

• Continuous: Finger dexterity.

• Frequent: climbing stairs, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.

• 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:

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Current certification as Occupational Therapy Registered (OTR) from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

• Must meet and maintain credentialing requirements with the State of Hawaii Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD).

• Valid U.S. driver's license required in accordance with Hawaii State law rules and regulations.

• Driver's abstract or evidence of good driving record required.

• Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of professional occupational therapy experience in an acute care, outpatient, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing or home health setting preferred.

• Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet