"Occupational Therapist"

Job Details

Title: Occupational Therapist

Department Org: OP-Occupational Therapy - 109230

Employee Classification: B8 - Unclass Contingent AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 9

Start Time: 0730 End Time: 1600

Posted Salary: $33.54 - $40.89

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Administers, supervises and directs the administration of occupational therapy evaluations, therapeutic activity, construction of orthotics and instruction in their use upon referral from a physician and in conjunction with the physician establishes, supervises, and directs the appropriate treatment program of patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Must maintain current, active licensure from Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers.
• Maintains the Standards set by the American Occupational Therapy Association regarding treatment procedure and professional ethics.
• American Heart Association CPR required and must be maintained throughout employment in position. At time of hire only will accept American Red Cross CPR Certification.
• Passes annual safety test.
• Achieves competencies for assigned work area as dictated by director (i.e., age specific, suctioning, aseptic technique).

Communication and other skills:
• Good written and verbal communication skills to allow for functioning as a team member, assure adequate documentation for payors, and to ensure continuity of care.

Physical Requirements:

1. Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
2. Ability to hear (with or without aides);
3. Ability to orally communicate;
4. Good manual dexterity;
5. Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally;
6. Ability to stand, walk frequently;
7. Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently;
8. Ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.