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Title: Occupat Therapist

Department Org: OP-Occupational Therapy - 109230

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: Health Science Campus Hospital

Shift:  1

Start Time:  9:00am   End Time:  6:00pm

Posted Salary: $31.15 - $37.97

Float: True

Rotate: False

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).

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred experience or interest in hand therapy.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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 the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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